Outlines development by the United Kingdom's National Health Service Training Division (NHSTD) of a set of national standards for Information Management and Technology (IM&T) professionals in health care. Describes the technical-rational and "professional artistry" models of education and gives an overview of the Professional Awards based on the portfolio assessment framework, which allows a work-based approach and accreditation of prior learning. (Contains 12 references.) (AEF)