College of Health News

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Improving care through simulation

 |  Michelle Saport  |  , ,

Students in fall's EMT 130 — Emergency Medical Technician I burnished their clinical and decision-making skills in a trio of rapid-fire trauma simulations, thanks to a first-time partnership between the Fire and Emergency Services program and the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center.

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New firefighters/EMTs to service Lewis County

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College of Health graduate Alex Chamberlin discusses his journey after completing his paramedic degree with the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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Slideshow: Human Performance Lab

 |  Jordana Newman  |  ,

The Human Performance Lab has a new location with updated equipment. Witness demonstrations of the equipment and testing procedures at an upcoming open house event.

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UAA dental clinic assists 52 young Alaskans with oral care

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The UAA dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual UAA Cares for Kids Day (formerly UAA Children's Day).

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Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Kwon - Providing positive patient care as a medical assistant

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Medical assisting alumna shares her experience of working as a certified medical assistant and why she chose a healthcare career.