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

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allied health

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