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

The pay deal, which amounts to £480m, would be paid to more than 160,000 employees including nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals and healthcare support staff.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2022

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