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 AHS Division 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.
AHS Offers Distance Delivered Programs
Clinical Assistant in Laboratories
Limited Radiography
Pharmacy Technology
Phlebotomy
We also have Dental Assisting Course Offerings
These distance delivered programs offer an occupational endorsement certificate. Occupational endorsements are the first step of educational and professional opportunities for students. Students can also choose to apply for admissions to certificate, Associate, and Bachelor degree programs offered on campus in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Assisting, Fire and Emergency Services, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Assisting. Only Radiologic Technolgy offers an Associate degree via distance education to sites in Juneau, Ketchikan, Bethel, Fairbanks, and now Kenai.
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?
- Contact AHS Student Success Coordinator for additional course or program information at (907) 786-4894 or Lynda@uaa.alaska.edu
- Apply for Admissons to UAA at UAOnline in desired program
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- 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.
