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Published Online: May 1974

Using College Students as Paraprofessionals

Rodney A. Poetter, Carlos Alvarez, Tom Van Den Abell, and Harry KropAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: Psychiatric Services

Volume 25, Number 5

https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.25.5.305

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A Veterans Administration hospital in Florida makes extensive use of college students as paraprofessional workers on a psychiatric ward. The paraprofessionals, who are trained in behavior modification principles and techniques by a psychiatrist or psychologist, record patient behavior, reinforce positive behavior, and present patient data at treatment-team meetings. They help the patient find a job or return to school and also help him adapt to the community environment.

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Psychiatric Services

Volume 25 • Number 5 • May 1974

Pages: 305 - 307

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Published in print: May 1974

Published online: 1 April 2006

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Rodney A. Poetter

Veterans Administration Hospital, Gainesville, Florida

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Carlos Alvarez

Veterans Administration Hospital, Gainesville, Florida

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Tom Van Den Abell

Veterans Administration Hospital, Gainesville, Florida

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Harry Krop

Veterans Administration Hospital, Gainesville, Florida

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