Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ School of Allied Health

  • UAA School of Allied Health

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School of allied health

As part of the College of Health at the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ, 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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ'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

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Six-credit course

Certified Nursing Assistant
DMS ultrasound lab

Associate of Applied Science

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Associate of Applied Science

Fire & Emergency Services
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Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate

Medical Assisting
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Bachelor of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Phlebotomy

Medical Laboratory Science
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Occupational Endorsement Certificate

Medical Office Coding
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Occupational Endorsement Certificate

Pharmacy Technology
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Associate of Applied Science

Radiologic Technology
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Associate of Applied Science

Surgical Technology

 

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  • The Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Area Health Education Center (AHEC) team gathered to celebrate receiving a Legislative Citation from the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Legislature, honoring 20 years of dedicated work. The recognition celebrates AHEC’s crucial role in strengthening the state’s health care workforce and promoting health equity across Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. (Photo by Kevin Bennett, UAA Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Center for Rural Health & Health Workforce)

    Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ AHEC Celebrates 20 Years of Impact with Legislative Citation

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    Oct. 3, 2025, was a big day for the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Area Health Education Center (AHEC), which is proudly housed within the UAA College of Health! AHEC marked its 20th anniversary with a special legislative citation from the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ State Legislature—a well-deserved recognition for two decades of crucial work.

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Student Clubs

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.

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Student Scholarships

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, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship, and Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.

 

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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, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508

 

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UAA School of Allied Health 
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3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508

 

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