Career Patterns and Attitudes

Lena A Nordholm, PhD (Maryland)
Mary T Westbrook, PhD (Macq.)

A survey of 1979 orthoptic graduates from Cumberland College indicated that a third had experienced brief unemployment. All had now found professional employment in capital cities. Job satisfaction and professional commitment were high. Career plans frequently included specialisation and advancement but limited further study. Most work problems arose from stressful interactions with patients and other professionals.