Examining higher education's role in health care.(educating personnel for allied health services)(special report: health sciences)

From: Black Issues in Higher Education | Date: November 28, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

Colleges and universities are revamping their courses to provide the health industry with more physical therapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals. However, most historically Black colleges and universities lack funds for introducing allied health programs. A report issued by the National Society of Allied Health recommends better collaboration between higher learning institutions, accrediting bodies, employers, and consumers for meeting the needs of health care delivery. It also emphasizes the need for recruiting more minorities in the field.

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