Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center
Welcome to UAA College of Health Simulation Center—an innovative cornerstone within our academic institution and a vital catalyst for transformative healthcare programs across our university and community partnerships throughout the state.
Here, we endeavor to foster a dynamic environment where technology intersects with academic rigor, driving the evolution of healthcare education and practice. Our commitment lies in providing an immersive, experiential platform that empowers students, healthcare professionals, and community partners to excel in their pursuits.
Our vision extends beyond the boundaries of conventional learning. We aspire to cultivate a space where innovation thrives, simulations mimic real-life scenarios, and the fusion of theory and practice cultivates a breed of healthcare professionals equipped to tackle the complexities of today's healthcare landscape.
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NEWS & Stories
Healthcare providers from across the state of Alaska recently completed specialized training through the Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) program, thanks to the Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce (ACRH-HW) at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Sand Point high school students participated in a variety of didactic and hands-on activities that introduced them to different types of careers in behavioral health, therapeutic modalities and self-care skills.
Students at the statewide HOSA - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference participated in competitions showcasing their instructional knowledge in physical therapy, dental science, nurse assistant, sports medicine, forensics, vet science, and phlebotomy.
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
In a recent analysis of the state’s healthcare workforce, the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association found that job vacancies are increasing, and not enough people are entering the workforce to make up for it. Leaders in Alaska discussed the pressing healthcare workforce crisis in the state and ways to support and retain providers at the 2023 Alaska State of Reform Conference last month.
Email: uaa_simulation@alaska.edu
UAA Health Sciences Building (HSB)
3795 Piper St, Room 209
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 209
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
