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How to become an AHP

Are you considering a healthcare career but not sure where to start? Becoming an Allied Health Professional (AHP) could be your perfect fit.

 

Key traits of AHPs

There are no set traits for AHPs, but several successful AHPs share the traits below:

  • Empathy and a desire to help others
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare teams
  • Problem-solving abilities to create innovative solutions
  • Creativity, particularly in roles like art or music therapy.

 

Pathways to become an AHP

To become an AHP, you must typically complete relevant degree or diploma courses offered by universities and other institutions. However, there is no specific AHP qualification you need. It is accessible through several routes. So, regardless of your background, or stage in life, there's a place for you in this dynamic field. 

To find routes into a specific AHP career and recommended course, you can visit our 'who are the AHPs' webpage and explore each profession.

 

Funding

Each year, we fund places on behalf of NHS Wales for pre-registration AHP programmes. More information about this is available on our 'who are the AHPs' webpage under each specific profession.

 

Hear from some AHPs about their role and responsibilities

 

Testimonials