Computer-based economic modeling was used to enable a school of allied health to define outcomes, identify associated costs, develop cost and revenue models, and create a financial planning system. As a strategic planning tool, it assisted realistic budgeting and improved efficiency and effectiveness. (Contains 18 references.) (SK)

Reporting on the Consortium approach to identifying and resolving the general and specific transfer and credit problems among the many and diverse educational institutions, the article describes methodology, general problems relative to selected programs, specific problems relative to individual courses, and recommendations. (MW)

Reviewing concepts in the world of work relevant to the health field, the paper suggests a framework for classifying occupational categories in terms of specific roles, responsibilities and achievement. (MW)

Responses from an informal survey of directors of postsecondary allied health programs are summarized to indicate their concerns about allied health education issues in the following areas: definition (identity), credentialing, funding, education institutions and clinical arrangements, curriculum, continuing education, faculty and administration,…

The paper reviews the organizational problems associated with developing an interdisciplinary educational experience for health science students. Basic issues commented on include objectives, administrative responsibility, program content control, faculty input, structure and location of activities, types and levels of students, participation…

The chairman of the National Commission on Allied Health Education, an independent body, discusses a study to be made by the Commission of the growth in the allied health field and changes in allied health education that will be necessary in the next decade. He notes the issues to be addressed, task forces to work on the problems, and the…

Examines strategies for determining scope and emphasis in which competencies should be reflected in allied health curricula. Techniques for solving problems likely to occur when conducting needs assessment in the allied health field are presented. A model for integrating needs assessment activities into project development is included. (MF)

The authors provide a historical perspective of activities of the past two decades that attempted to ensure that minority and disadvantaged students are recruited for and retained in allied health education programs. Focus is on (1) recruitment programs, (2) retention programs (both before and during the academic year), and (3) recommendations.…

Data on 73 alumni and 57 dropouts of an undergraduate program in allied health education were analyzed. Alumni and dropouts had similar demographic characteristics. Results indicate that allied health education students pose retention problems because motivation and commitment variables appear more important than academic ability or…

Presents results from surveys of health professions alumni (n=320) and hospital administrators (n=80) that revealed a perception of need for multicompetency regardless of hospital size or profession, particularly such combinations as medical technology/radiology technology, nursing/respiratory therapy, and physical therapy/occupational therapy.…

A survey was conducted of 43 schools of allied health, comprising 274 programs, to ascertain the extent to which programs were paying for clinical education. Results indicate that few programs are making cash payments--2.2 percent in academic health centers and 10.6 percent in nonacademic health centers. Resource exchanges take place between…

Surveys of allied health personnel provided data regarding their self-confidence in counseling patients about health promotion, as well as their beliefs that patients will follow their recommendations. Respondents displayed highest self-efficacy in the areas of blood pressure and smoking. Confidence was lowest in illicit drug use and mental health…

The study examined how two aspects of teaching--mastery of content and problem solving--could be linked in a curricular framework. A professional program in physical therapy designed to teach both aspects was evaluated. Findings indicated that performance on a test of critical thinking was affected by the curriculum. (Author/CH)