Audiotape slide programmes: equipment and production

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Audiovisual Technology

Background:

• The availability of medical audiotape-slide programs is rapidly expanding.
• These programs typically include a cassette tape and slides, often with supplementary questionnaires or workbooks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide details on the production of medical audiotape-slide programs.
• To highlight the complexities involved in creating these educational resources.

Main Methods:

• Discussion of necessary playback equipment, including cassette recorders, projectors, or stacking viewers.
• Mention of the 'USPEC 2' standard for automated playback apparatus.

Main Results:

• Producing audiotape-slide programs is more demanding than initially perceived.
• Guidance on the procedure for creating these programs is detailed.

Conclusions:

• Medical audiotape-slide programs require careful production and ongoing assessment.
• Post-production evaluation and upgrades are essential for program quality.