Majority of time medical professionals are often associated with only doctors and nurses. Yet, a group of medical professional that is overlooked are the allied health care providers. There are approximately five million allied health care providers who work in more than 80 different specialties. These individual works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, dentist, and pharmacists to convey the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders. The most recognizable allied health providers include physical therapy assistants, medical laboratory technicians, surgical technicians, cardiovascular technicians and respiratory therapy technicians. With varying specialties and individuals sharing similar interests, organization was established bringing them together as a community and recognition of their respective specialty.
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) AORN was founded in 1954 as Association of Operating Room Nurses then later changed to its new name in 1999. There mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures, practice support and professional development opportunities to perioperative nurses. Its 160,000 members consist primarily of registered nurses who work in the perioperative area. The association vision is to define and advance best nursing practices by researching and distributing scientifically based guidelines such as