Continuing education for health service professionals operating nursing homes is the subject of this report. Reasons for the growth and development of nursing homes are discussed, and licensure is defined. Methodologies and techniques employed in Missouri and other states are identified, after a background report on the Missouri Nursing Home Program. Tables indicate nursing home conferences in Missouri, the participation of colleges in organization and management training programs, locations of conferences and colleges, the location of nursing homes in relation to educational facilities, and sources of faculty. The appendices include conference programs, sample letters to administrators, and sample questionnaires. (RS)