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.
*OEC = Occupational Endorsement Certificate, UC = Undergraduate Certificate, PBC = Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Note: Admissions to the Dental Assisting program (major and pre-major) are closed, as the program is in a teach-out status and will be discontinued after July 2025. As such, no new students will be allowed to start the program. If you are interested in the Dental Hygiene program or other healthcare programs, please see a College of Health advisor to discuss your options.
The School of Allied Health celebrates its summer graduates with a memorable pinning ceremony on July 27, 2023, at the Edward & Cathryn Rasmuson Hall of the University of Alaska Anchorage.
The Remote Area Medical (RAM) nonprofit clinic recently made its first visit to Alaska, setting up pop-up clinics in Anchorage and Fairbanks to provide free dental, vision, and medical services to those in need. However, RAM faced a challenge when it came to staffing the clinics with dental hygiene volunteers.
Dental hygiene students give back to the community by providing free dental care to children during the 2nd annual Children’s Day event.
Clinicians and students in the dental hygiene program wear orange shirts to recognize Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters.
UAA dental hygiene faculty participate in the signing of a Bill they say could open up additional practice options for students after graduation.
Dental assisting and dental hygiene students gain experience while providing limited dental care to patients.
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.
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UAA School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, Suite 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
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UAA School of Allied Health
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
