A survey of 48 hospitals and extended care facilities was conducted to analyze those tasks which are performed by personnel within the medical record department and to determine the components of a medical record curriculum. In addition a survey was made of the Medical Record National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) and other experts to…

To determine nursing tasks and make curriculum recommendations based on these tasks, a survey instrument of nursing tasks was developed by a project committee, validated by the National Technical Advisory Committee for Nursing, and administered to 450 nursing personnel representing 48 hospitals and extended care facilities. An 88 percent response…

To validate a task list for the occupation of electroencephalograph (EEG) technician, which was derived by project staff members and reviewed and amended by the EEG National Technical Advisory Committee, 109 questionnaires were distributed to four different samples. A 60 percent response revealed: (1) The task list was highly representative of…

This post-high school curriculum guide was prepared to assist junior and community colleges, vocational schools, and area schools in initiating programs in child care and guidance. The guide will be helpful in planning both 1- and 2-year programs aimed at recent high school graduates and young adults. Graduates of these child care programs will be…

This report contains an outline of the method and the rationale for a project whose purpose is to develop training programs which are relevant to the specific requirements of technical occupations in nine allied health professions. The nine professions are in (a) nursing, (b) inhalation therapy, (c) radiology (technician level), (d) clinical…

This guide discusses some of the principles upon which sound planning for nursing education is based, and suggests procedures that may be helpful to those responsible for such planning. Particular reference has been made to countries where nursing education is developing and where international nursing advisers are assisting local nurses in their…

As an alternative to traditional physical education major programs, the University of Iowa developed an exercise science degree curriculum. This opens career options for those interested in graduate work or in an allied health profession. A list of course requirements is given. (JL)

Guidelines developed by the Sections of Biochemistry and Nutrition and Dental Hygiene Education of the American Association of Dental Schools are intended for use by individual educational institutions as curriculum development aids. (MLW)

The curriculum design, philosophy, and innovation of four programs in geriatric optometry are described: the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the colleges of Optometry at the State University of New York, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and University of Houston. (MSE)

Guidelines for the education of environmental health personnel at the associate and baccalaureate levels are presented. Examples of the Ferris State College environmental health curriculum and an operational curriculum which satisfies the Accreditation Council guidelines are detailed. Implications for future environmental health curriculum…

Medical educators must make every effort to achieve an adequate level of nutrition education for all health professionals. Medical schools should adopt a basic, required curriculum including biochemical and physiological aspects of nutrients, a clinical nutrition program for prevention of health hazards, and a course in nutritional assessment.…

Social work education is lacking in preparation of students for work in the health care field. Thirteen content areas necessary for this work are outlined, and both macro- and micro-levels of specialization are encouraged. Whether education should focus on current practice or be developed for future practice designs is discussed. (MSE)

Health care delivery and manpower shortages continually plague rural communities in the United States. This article presents the results of a Rural Allied Health Manpower Project (RAHMP) implemented in Southern Illinois. RAHMP has effectively reduced the health care manpower deficiencies in 31 counties. (CT)

Points to the trends and issues of which community colleges should be aware in the training of middle manpower allied health personnel. Of particular concern is constant contact with the job market and employers to guide colleges in recruitment, placement, and curriculum updating. (AYC)

The success of the profession is seen to hinge on the success of the private practitioner. The need for adequate education in business management in the optometric curriculum and optometric continuing education programs is stressed. A high sense of ethics is thought to be aided by competent business ability. (MLW)