allied health

American  

noun

1. a segment of healthcare professions comprised of specialized occupations that require certification, including physical therapists, dental hygienists, social workers, speech therapists, nutritionists, etc., but not including doctors, nurses, and dentists.

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Etymology

Origin of allied health

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

With demand outpacing supply in fields like customer service and allied health care, employers may be more flexible than usual.

From Salon • May 4, 2025

This research was supported by the PREP-IT investigators, which includes a network of over 200 physicians, allied health care professionals, trauma patients, and clinical researchers.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

Music therapy is a growing allied health profession in Washington, with board-certified therapists serving an estimated 16,000 residents annually.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Along with raising public awareness, the declaration “allows broad scope of practice to allied health professionals to be able to vaccinate individuals,” Adalja says.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2022

"I'm just so proud of all the nurses that work here and doctors and allied health professionals and all our support staff, because they've been absolutely incredible."

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2021