To relate the continuing professional education of adults to the faculty development process, 27 members of the Penn State College of Business Administration faculty were asked to respond to a pilot survey designed to assess their attitudes toward the impact of teaching in professional education programs. (LRA)

Reports the results of a survey of the use of videotape programming in continuing pharmaceutical education. Examines sources of media, participant interest, problems, costs, and implications of technological developments for continuing education professionals. (SK)

This statistical study establishes associations between participation in continuing education and on-the-job performance. (BB)

The development of a conceptual framework and the establishment of programing options in continuing education in nursing will provide direction in program development, implementation, and evaluation. The framework and resultant options will also assist faculty, learners, and the community in understanding the basis of the continuing education…

Reviews the state of professional continuing education programs for librarians in the teaching of library skills to users and discusses the status of teacher training within formal library education. (FM)

Self-instructional learning modules were used to teach the skill portion of a continuing education course. Short- and long-term results obtained from course evaluations and a follow-up survey indicate that dental hygienists are willing to extend their role to include prosthodontic care. (Author/LC)

Shows that organizing and conducting an off-campus journalism class for professionals takes additional planning, much more time, and a somewhat different approach than the usual on-campus procedures. Reports on the books read during the course. (RL)

Survey results are reported on a study of school nurses' opinions on desirable refresher courses to improve their professional competency. (JD)

The authors examine their own experiences with the small study group method used in professional continuing education in the optometric profession, offering some observations and tentative conclusions for other professionals considering the method. (WL)

The Georgia Regional Medical Television Network maintains a circulating videotape library with programs for the continuing education of physicians, nurses, and hospital staff. (BD)

The University of Kassel's (Germany) postgraduate curriculum in social gerontology for practitioners focuses on integrating theoretical and practical knowledge. Program completers return to their workplaces as innovators. (SK)

In Australia, continuing professional education policy and provision are not integrated in relation to professional education, other education sectors, cross-professional contact, or purpose. Debates about mandatory continuing education and competence have exacerbated the lack of integration. Closer ties with professional education could improve…

Qualitative data on 20 physical therapists from a larger study showed they were motivated and committed to continuing professional education but felt guilty taking time for it due to work demands and personal circumstances. Support from professional associations and employers was needed to help integrate continuing education into practice.…

Six focus groups with 21 nurses in military hospitals identified five professional development themes: (1) critical topics; (2) appropriate continuing education methods; (3) evaluation of effectiveness and efficiency of continuing education; (4) barriers to professional development; and (5) staff retention issues. Recommendations for mentoring,…

Survey results from 22 South Wales organizations showed continuing professional education is managed haphazardly; development objectives and policy statements are lacking; few data to aid evaluation are collected; and the focus is more on external courses than on developing a learning environment at work. (SK)