Dental assisting and dental hygiene students gain experience while providing limited dental care to patients.
University of Alaska Anchorage School of Allied Health
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UAA School of Allied Health
The mission of the School of Allied Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage is to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Alaskans.
As part of the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage, the School
of Allied Health is home to training programs and facilities for allied health professionals.
Allied health programs are specifically designed to prepare graduates for work in
rewarding careers in Alaska's rapidly growing health care industry. In addition to
instruction by allied health professionals, most programs provide experiential education
with students working alongside health professionals in real-work situations.
The School of Allied Health also offers continuing educational opportunities for experienced
professionals who are in need of a refresher course or looking to expand their earning
potential in the job field.
Academic Programs
*OEC = Occupational Endorsement Certificate, UC = Undergraduate Certificate, PBC = Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
News & Stories
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UAA receives $4M grant to bolster health care workforceMay 24, 2022
UAA’s College of Health received a $4 million federal grant to support Alaska’s health care workforce by expanding key programs and making facility improvements.
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Puppy loves and dental gloves: positive effects of therapy dogs in dentistry
April 22, 2022
Dental Hygiene students present their informational posters to the dental community for continuing education.
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Allied Health Program Research Receives National Recognition
December 1, 2021
The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program was recently recognized for its work during the ASCP 2021 Hybrid Annual Meeting.
Student & Community Services
Operated by the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation program to deliver research, education and exercise testing.
Established by Dietetics and Nutrition faculty to help the nearly 45% of UAA students who experience food insecurities.
QUICK LINKS
- Dental Clinic
- Seawolf Food Pantry
- Human Performance Lab
- Student Opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOLLOW US:
CONTACT US:
(907) 786-4346
uaa_alliedhealth@alaska.edu
LOCATION:
UAA School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, Suite 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
MAILING ADDRESS:
UAA School of Allied Health
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508