The mission of the School of Allied Health at the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æns.
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.
Nicole Blue has been part of the Seawolf Women’s Volleyball team since 2020. She’s a champion both on and off the court! The senior is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus in Speech Language Pathology. Blue shares some highlights from her time at UAA.
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ is supporting a new video campaign with the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ (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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ discussed the pressing healthcare workforce crisis in the state and ways to support and retain providers at the 2023 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ State of Reform Conference last month.
After serving a year as the President-elect of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Yvonne Chase is now the president. Dr. Chase shares some of her vibrant background in human services that led her to UAA.
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, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.