Mandatory continuing education is found to be generally inexpensive, not detracting from practice time, undertaken for a variety of positive reasons, and worthwhile for upgrading skills. Many states are increasing continuing education requirements as a means of increasing professional accountability. (MSE)

Physicians at a continuing medical education course were asked to make a commitment to introduce changes in their practice as a result of information acquired from the course. The results from follow-up questionnaire results indicate that 96 percent of the participants had made some change. (MLW)

The basic models of mandated, postlicensing, educational activity for professionals are reviewed including: (1) podiatry model (course content, mode of delivery, lecturer credentials, and administrative controls); (2) continuing competence model; and (3) peer review model. The podiatry model is thought to be the most logical, expedient, and…

Outlines a six-step model for program planning, presentation, and evaluation for continuing education in the allied health professions. (SK)

Eight studies are reported that were published during the 1970s and found changes in physician behavior as a result of continuing medical education (CME) organized on sound educational principles, including systematic effort to evaluate program effectiveness and learner achievement. Didactic instruction alone is not deemed sufficient to achieve…

The continued education of practicing counselors is essential. Equally as important is training of counselor educators who are knowledgeable about the settings in which their students will function. Proposes a model for achieving both tasks, one in which practicing counselors receive on-site supervision from counselor educators in training.…

College health nurses are alerted to their responsibilities and the responsibilities of their employers to keep professional practice updated and to promote continued growth as a professional. (JD)

The lack of physician knowledge in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders is discussed. An examination of physicians demonstrated knowledge deficiencies and a survey of medical schools showed that 46 percent offered no training in the area of sleep physiology or disorders. Recommendations for addressing the situation are offered. (JMD)

Despite higher qualifications, academic librarians still lack equality with faculty. (MBR)

Rapid expansion in the field of continuing education has created an often bewildering choice of programs. Delineates guidelines that social workers can follow in choosing the type of program best suited to their educational goals. (Author)

Discusses the importance of continuing education--post-degree education helping to produce an additional competency in the student--for librarians, and briefly reviews the availability of professional continuing education programs in Canadian library schools. (CWM)

Describes a survey involving 1,604 registered nurses, (1,573 females and 9 males) living in Hawaii, to determine their continuing education needs and preferences. It is noted that findings, part of which are presented in charts showing subjects' preferences and educational backgrounds, will help faculty plan continuing education offerings for…

Vocational educators are encouraged to add a little zest to their professional growth repertoires and at the same time render a service to many adults by developing and teaching continuing education classes. (Editor/HD)

Henry M. Brickell, director of policy studies for the Research Council of America, spoke to the personnel development section of the American Vocational Association convention, presenting ten cases where professional development is indeed needed. (Editor/HD)

A systematic, preliminary evaluation of the impact of a death and dying workshop on participants' attitudes toward life and death is described. Results were statistically significant for one measure (fear of death) in the expected direction but not for two others (attitudes toward life and anxiety about death). (LBH)