This document provides instructions for a 4-5 page paper defining allied health and discussing 3 challenges facing the allied health field today. The paper should use specific examples from one or more allied health careers and follow APA formatting guidelines. It should be typed in 11-point Times New Roman or Calibri font, double-spaced with 1-inch margins, numbered pages, and a title page with the student's name, course, and date.

1. (use easy words)
in the beginning define the allied health?
Then ,Explain/justify in detail three obstacles/challenges
threatening the allied health field today – either with regards to
healthcare in general, shortages or surplus of qualified workers,
changes in healthcare policy, etc…
Use specific examples from one or more career areas in Allied
Health.
Approximate length: 4-5 pages.
Refer to the grading rubric in the Assignments drop box for
specifics on grading criteria.
Formatting and Submission Instructions:
Compose your paper using Microsoft Word or a compatible
word processing application, making use of spell check and
grammar check.
Use 11-point, Times New Roman or Calibri font style.
Double-space the paper with 1-inch margins.
Compose about 4-5 pages for this assignment.
Number the pages (center bottom). Include a cover sheet with a
Running Head that will include the title of your paper, your full
name, course name and number (EXSC 440W), date, and USCA

2. Honor Pledge* (see below).
Format and citations must use APA 6th edition criteria.
Consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, 6th ed. • American Psychological Association.
(2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC.
Save this assignment as “yourname_paper1.doc.” (i.e.,
JohnSmith_paper1.doc)
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upload this assignment to the Paper 1 drop box by the due date
listed on the Course Schedule.