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.

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

 

Note: The following programs have moved to the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences: Dental Hygiene, Dietetics & Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology, and Health, Physical Education, & Recreation.


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 Student & Community Services

Dental assisting student sitting next to patient in dentist chair

Dental assisting and dental hygiene students gain experience while providing limited dental care to patients.

Dental Clinic
Student on stationary bike 

Operated by the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation program to deliver research, education and exercise testing.

Human Performance Lab
Volunteers stocking food pantry shelves

Established by Dietetics and Nutrition faculty to help the nearly 45% of UAA students who experience food insecurities.

Seawolf Food Pantry

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(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