Allied Health Professionals

The purpose of this assignment is to define the scope of practice for allied health professionals and discuss the importance of patient-centered care.

Visit the Allied Health Community interactive learning media:  http://lc.gcumedia.com/hlt307v/allied-health-community/allied-health-community-v1.1.html .

Read the profiles of each of the allied health providers and select two providers on which to base your assignment. Research the roles and scope of practice of both of the allied health providers you selected.

In a 500-750 word paper, address the following concepts:

1. Describe the professional responsibilities of both allied health providers you selected and discuss their roles in delivering quality patient care. Include a discussion about the education and skills required in both professional roles, and describe the health care settings in which both providers may be found.

2. Define "scope of practice" within an allied health context and discuss the scope of practice for both allied health providers you selected. How is the scope of practice for both providers different from each of their professional roles?

3. Explain how both allied health providers can provide patient-centered care and how their background, education, skills, and health care experience contribute to delivering quality patient outcomes.

A minimum of three scholarly peer reviewed articles are required.