National professional associations now recognize the need for a halt in the present unending proliferation of narrow technical specialists. (Author)

Specific recommendations are offered for curriculum modifications of undergraduate allied health programs that would provide the opportunity for students to achieve skills related to serving the needs of the aging individual. (HD)

General program goals, competency area definitions, and specific area competencies are presented for the preparation of instructors in allied health fields. (Author)

Historical models of health care provided by allied health clinicians give guidance for health care service into the next century. The fates of physicians and clinicians are intertwined and both professions face major changes. (SK)

An investigation of the roles of selected Indiana voluntary health agencies in continuing education for health personnel indicated the agencies' increased future involvement with health organizations in continuing education efforts. The methodology used to determine the agencies' participation in continuing education and their structure and…

Four levels of emergency medical technician training offered at the School of Community and Allied Health Resources, University of Alabama, Birmingham, are described. The current last step in training is the associate degree. Also described are two other programs, one on emergency procedures for allied health specialists and an elective in…

Presents a model of the organization of the admissions procedures in the School of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas. The purposes of the committee and its working relationship with the programs of the school, the administration, and registrar's office are outlined. (Author/HD)

Data are examined pertaining to the following questions: What are the student learning preferences in the six curricula of the School of Associated Medical Sciences? Are students with particular learning preferences attracted to specific allied health professions? Are students with particular personality types attracted to specific allied health…

Describes a study which utilizes Holland's model of vocational choice as a construct to evaluate health related professions student personality types. Professional areas examined are occupational and physical therapy health workers and medical technologists. (LAS)

Reports the results of a survey (of 79 selected institutional members of the American Society of Allied Health Professions) designed to obtain information on current policies regarding allied health faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure which are in effect in these institutions. (LAS)

Paper presented at the ninth Annual Meeting of the American Society of Allied Health Professions. Discusses the evolution of an interdisciplinary seminar initiated by a graduate social work class and lead by teaching-learning teams. Includes how the seminar was conducted and evaluated, and future directions of interdisciplinary collaboration. (LAS)

Presents a description and an evaluation of a didactic interdisciplinary course, offered by the Schools of Allied Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work at the University of Connecticut, which concentrates on the theory of interprofessional behaviors necessary for "teaming"; includes an experiential component to stimulate a team…

Examines evaluation in continuing education in the health professions as defined as impact on health care provider competence and performance or patient health status. Includes a literature review, case studies, and evaluation instruments. (JOW)

Examines the problems inherent in preparing allied health graduates for traditional roles and presents a model educational program that provides practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality health care services in a variety of settings. (Author)

A survey of migration patterns for 122 allied health graduates from colleges and hospitals in south Texas showed serious shortages of health care to depressed, ethnic, and rural areas. The paper discusses possible correction for this maldistribution through community recruitment of indigenous personnel. (MF)