Allied Health Department

What is Allied Health?

Allied Health is a broad field of study encompassing diverse health care professions, including clinical laboratory personnel, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietetic services, medical record personnel, radiologic services, speech-language pathology and audiology and respiratory therapy.  It does not include physicians, nurses, dentists, or podiatrists. SOURCE:  Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, 5th Edition; Miller and Keane.

Since 1982 the allied health department has offered degree and certificate programs that prepare students for careers in health care.

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• Degrees & Certificates

• Faculty & Staff

Declare

Request to declare Allied Health as your program.

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Essential Function

Learn more about the skills and standards of our programs.

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GET IN TOUCH WITH Allied Health

Allied Health
Benton Hall, Room 107
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.2170
Or: 785.670.2176
allied-health@washburn.edu