University of Alaska Anchorage School of Allied Health
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.
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) have launched a new partnership to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals and strengthen Alaska’s workforce.
The University of Alaska Anchorage and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are teaming up to help train more Alaskans for careers in health care.
Lynn Troyer, an academic advisor for the School of Nursing at the University of Alaska Anchorage, traveled to Bethel as part of the Alaska-Rural Community Overdose Response Project (AK-RCORP).
Seventy students earned their bachelor's nursing degrees from the University of Alaska Anchorage this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.
As we step into a new year, we are excited to welcome Dr. Jay Butler as the new Dean of the College of Health. A veteran of the public health and infectious disease field, Dr. Butler also has years of experience working in Alaska’s unique health landscape. He’s excited to bring fresh energy to COH’s goal of expanding its capacity to meet community-based health needs and train the next generation of healthcare workers.
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.