Allied health professionals
Allied Health Professions[edit | edit source]
Allied health professions are a distinct group of health professionals who apply their expertise to prevent disease transmission, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate people of all ages and all specialties. They work in health care teams to make the healthcare system function by providing a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and support services.
Roles and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]
Allied health professionals play crucial roles in the healthcare system, including:
- Providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services in connection with health issues.
- Delivering preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care.
- Working in interdisciplinary health teams, including physicians, nurses, and public health professionals to deliver care.
- Promoting public health, wellness, and wellbeing.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Some examples of allied health professions include:
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Dietitians
- Medical laboratory scientists
- Radiologic technologists
- Speech therapists
- Respiratory therapists
Education and Training[edit | edit source]
Educational requirements for allied health professions vary, but most jobs require at least a bachelor's degree. Many allied health jobs also require certification or licensing.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- "Defining Allied Health" - Journal of Allied Health.
- "The role of allied health professionals in healthcare" - World Health Organization.
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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
