Now Offered at UAA: Earn your medical assisting certificate
UAA is offering a streamlined path for students eager to enter the medical assisting field with a new degree offering.
Six-credit course
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.
School of allied health
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
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate
Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Phlebotomy
Occupational Endorsement Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Endorsement Certificate
NEWS & Stories
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Building Confidence Through Collaboration: UAA's medical assisting program and Simulation Center
Students in the medical assisting program at the UAA College of Health benefit from a unique collaboration with the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Kwon - Providing positive patient care as a medical assistant
Medical assisting alumna shares her experience of working as a certified medical assistant and why she chose a healthcare career.
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Slideshow: School of Allied Health Pinning Ceremony
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.
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Slideshow: Medical assisting students learn EMT skills
Medical assisting students learn EMT skills from UAA's Fire and Emergency Services program director during Medical Assistants Recognition Week.
student opportunities
The School of Allied Health is home to two clubs at UAA. Learn more about the Medical Laboratory Science Club and Pre-Pharmacy Club by visiting the Student Opportunities page.
The School of Allied Health provides a variety of scholarship opportunities for allied health students. Learn more about the UAA School of Allied Health Administration Scholarship, Second Chance Scholarship, Alaska Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship, and Alaska Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-4346
Email: 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
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