The licensing body in British Columbia, the College of Pharmacists, has initiated a program of competency assessment to help define educational needs and to provide a basis for licensure renewal. The development and implementation of the first assessment conducted during 1977-78 is described. (Author/MLW)

A recent national study analyzed university-based continuing professional education in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, social work, education, and law. Programs varied greatly in their vitality; the best efforts were characterized by educational leadership, institutional support, and involvement of practitioners. (Author/SK)

Reports the results of a questionnaire distributed by the faculty of Library Science at the University of Alberta to assess the continuing education needs of library personnel in three provinces; financial, time, and distance limitations on participation; and use of or interest in personal selective dissemination of information services. (CHC)

The author advocates the involvement of nursing school faculty in continuing education for nurses. Among the benefits to the teacher is the opportunity to integrate theory with practice and bridge the gap between nursing education and nursing service. (SK)

Argues that Cutter-Sanborn in the classroom is insufficient preparation for technical services librarians who will be dealing with automated systems. "Teaching libraries" are recommended as the principal instrument for bridging the gap between abstraction and practicality. (LLS)

The rationale for having health care practitioners teach students includes the optimal education of the students and continuing education for the practitioners themselves. Some goals and objectives for practitioner-instructors are provided, and instructional techniques utilized by optometric practitioner-instructors are described. (MLW)

The origin of the responsibility of pharmacy schools to provide continuing education for pharmacists is examined. Characteristics of pharmacists as learners are identified in order to formulate the learning opportunities. Resources needed by schools to develop learning alternatives and strategies for meeting pharmacist needs are also discussed.…

The American School Health Association (ASHA) surveyed its members who were nurses to identify their needs for improved member programs and services. Recommendations include that the needs of both school-based nurses and those with administrative roles be considered independently for annual meeting programs. (JN)

Findings of this study suggest that school administrators view problem solving skills as an important dimension of the administrative function, and that the incorporation of school problem solving techniques in clinical training experiences may be more effective than traditional training. Fifteen references are cited. (MER)

Describes the rationale, organization, and activities of a comprehensive system for professional development in New York state, the Clearinghouse of Resources for Educators of Adults. (SK)

The author sees three critical issues facing the architecture field: (1) the communications gap between client and practitioner; (2) humanization of the environment; and (3) financial, spatial, material, and societal constraints. He examines the role of continuing education and professional associations in responding to those challenges, which are…

The findings from a survey of 285 participating social work administrators in regard to their valuation of MSW and post-MSW education and training, significant gaps in their educational preparation, and the relevance of their educational preparation for administrative functioning are presented. (Author/MLW)

Provides a conceptual outline of marketing strategies that includes a Flexnerian approach to curriculum development. Concentrates on (1) the medical profession, especially the individual physician, and (2) the nation's large universities, with their science centers and medical schools. (Available from University of California Press, Berkeley, CA…

California requirements for professional continuing education in estate law for certified public accountants, insurance agents, and attorneys are outlined. The curriculum of the American College of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in life insurance and related financial sciences, is discussed. Available from 6285 Barfield Rd., Atlanta, GA 30328, $3.50.…

United Hospital in North Dakota, a primary teaching hospital associated with the University of North Dakota, has developed a program to provide on-site continuing medical education to outlying community hospitals and family medicine staff. The development, implementation and cost of the program are discussed. (JMD)