allied health

allied health
any of diverse health care professions, including clinical laboratory personnel, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetic services, medical records personnel, radiology services, speech-language pathology and audiology, and respiratory therapy. It does not include physicians, nurses, dentists, or podiatrists.

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