title: The role of paraprofessional: an administrative dilemma.
abstract: Changing a paraprofessional's title will do little to improve his or her position. If they are to compete successfully in the status and power sweepstakes, paraprofessionals must continue their education. Administrators should make career development opportunities available if they hire paraprofessionals.
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008605:Mental Health Services; D009934:Organization and Administration; D010352:Patient Dropouts; D000078329:Workforce