Allied Health Professionals Overview

Allied Health Professionals Overview

Assessment

Flashcard

Health Sciences

University

Hard

Created by

Kholidah Basori

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

21 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Allied Health defined as?

Back

Allied Health is defined by the ASAHP as distinct from medicine and nursing, encompassing individuals who use evidence-based practices to diagnose, evaluate, and treat diseases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some roles included in Allied Health?

Back

Allied health includes non-nurse or non-physician providers such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, radiologists, optometrists, dental hygienists, dietitians, therapists, and technologists.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many allied health professionals are there approximately in the US?

Back

There are approximately five million allied health professionals in the US across 80 professions.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the projected job growth for physical therapists from 2020-2030?

Back

Employment for physical therapists is projected to grow by 21% from 2020-2030.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the median pay for audiologists in 2020?

Back

The median pay for audiologists is $81,030 per year or $38.95 per hour in 2020.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary responsibility of a Respiratory Therapist?

Back

A Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, treating, and caring for patients of all ages with breathing disorders.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What degree is typically required to become a physical therapist?

Back

Physical therapists need advanced training at the master's or doctoral level.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?