The mission of the School of Allied Health at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns.
School of allied health
As part of the College of Health at the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°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.
School of Nursing alumna Kristen Alcorn turned clinical expertise into entrepreneurial success. In this spotlight, Kristen shares a few of the experiences that shaped her journey in nursing, the things she loves about her job, and how her education at UAA helped her achieve her goals.
Nursing students from UAA and UNH joined South Peninsula Hospital in Homer to share insights on public health issues like shellfish poisoning and tick-borne illness.
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 has awarded its 2024 $25,000 scholarship account to Matalyn Dart, an adult student and long-time Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ resident. Dart was selected from the nearly 13,000 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æns who chose to direct half of their Permanent Fund Dividend to their Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 529 accounts.
While working towards her nursing degree, Kaycelyn Gajonera received the UAA 2024 Consortium Library Award and plans to pursue a doctorate degree in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis in rural and underserved populations.
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, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.