Distance Delivered Programs

The key concept with distance learning is access. By offering distance delivered programs, the Allied Health Sciences (AHS) Division is providing greater access to higher education to all Alaskans. It allows the delivery of education to students regardless of location, thus removing the need for students to travel away from their homes to get an education. Our distance delivered programs use several methods of course delivery including web-based courses, audio and video conferencing, and hands-on clinical experience. Course delivery formats vary for each program.

The School of Allied Health is also simultaneously meeting the growing needs of Alaska's health care industry, especially in rural areas. The concept of distance delivered educational system allows Alaska to grow its own health care workers who are committed to living and working in Alaska.

How is a health program distance delivered?
All of our distance delivered programs use UAA's an online course management system called Blackboard (Bb).  This system is used to post course content including lectures, quizzes, and tests in addition to providing an online environment.  Some of our courses also use Elluminate Live, an online web conferencing tool that allows students and instructor to interact in real time.  For courses using this tool, students will be required to be at scheduled online meetings each week.

School of Allied Health Distance-Delivered Academic Courses/Programs

For More Information: Please contact Lynda Hernandez at (907) 786-4894 or aflrh@uaa.alaska.edu.

Who is eligible to enroll?

• Anyone 18 years of age or older (unless otherwise indicated)
• Anyone outside the Anchorage area
• Anchorage area students with department approval

How do I enroll?

• Apply for Admissons to UAA at UAOnline in desired program
• ontact AHS Student Success Coordinator for additional course or program information at (907) 786-4894 or Lynda@uaa.alaska.edu
• • Occupational Endorsement:  Phlebotomy, Clinical Assisting, Limited Radiography, or Pharmacy Technology 
• Request department approval to sign up for courses by calling (907) 786-4894 or sending an email to Lynda@uaa.alaska.edu
• Register for classes using UAOnline

The Allied Health Sciences Division has a Student Success Coordinator available to help with admissions, registration, and technical difficulties with all distance students.  Contact Lynda Hernandez at (907) 786-4894 or Lynda@uaa.alaska.edu for additional information.