title: Special Unit and Medical School Laboratory Technicians in New Zealand. A follow-up review and survey of training and qualifications 1970-1975.
abstract: In 1970 a survey was undertaken to ascertain the training opportunities and career prospects of laboratory technicians employed in medical research and special unit laboratories. After an interval of five years a follow-up survey was undertaken in an attempt to reassess numbers of technicians employed, qualifications, and training course preferences. This 1975 survey has revealed an increase from 26 to 49 departments undertaking laboratory investigations. There was also a 100 percent increase in the number, 150 to 290, of technicians employed. Heads of departments and senior staff responsible for employment have indicated a concern for and a high degree of satisfaction with technical institute courses and the certification authority's qualifying system in the field of technician training.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000193:education*; D009520:New Zealand; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce