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Moodley, V. R.; Loughman, James; Naidoo, K. S. – Africa Education Review, 2015
The dire need for eye care services and a dearth of human resources (HR) in sub-Saharan Africa motivated the setting up of new optometry programmes. However, to make a meaningful impact, geographical, gender, economic and educational disparities must additionally be addressed. A qualitative study utilizing purposive sampling to select academic…
Descriptors: Human Resources, Optometry, Qualitative Research, Sampling
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Liddle, Edward M.; Dixon, Nancy – Journal of Optometric Education, 1980
The increasing emphasis on accountability and continuing competency in the health professions, particularly optometry, is examined. The focus of various competency programs and the role of continuing education as a means of maintaining competency are discussed. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Certification
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Bleything, Willard B. – Journal of Optometric Education, 1982
A review of the literature addressing the subject of faculty workload under three topics is presented: (1) defining faculty workload; (2) elements of faculty workload and their relative weighting; and (3) faculty load formulas. Five "load laws" to be observed in the design of a faculty workload system are detailed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Allied Health Occupations Education, College Faculty, Cost Effectiveness