### Question
How is the term allied health professionals defined?


### Answer
The term **allied health professionals** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 295p* as the following:

> a health professional (other than a registered nurse or physician assistant)—


(A) who has received a certificate, an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, a doctoral degree, or postbaccalaureate training, in a science relating to health care

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 295p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part G-General Provisions**

