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

The report, which analyzes data from the first quarter of 2025, highlights labor shortages across key sectors like warehousing, allied health care and customer service.

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

The 41 allied health professional posts include 10 places in each of physiotherapy and occupation therapy, three in podiatry, five speech and language therapy and three in dietetics.

From BBC • May 11, 2022