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.
NEWS & Stories
Vanessa Hiratsuka from CHD and Britteny Howell from DPHS are the new Co-Directors for UAA’s National Resource Center on Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Elders. Vanessa Hiratsuka shares her hopes for the center’s future.
Vanessa Hiratsuka from CHD and Britteny Howell from DPHS are the new Co-Directors for UAA’s National Resource Center on Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Elders. Britteny Howell shares her journey into geriatrics.
One morning in 2005, psychology alumna Maggie Winston — then a 21-year-old hairdresser and mother of twin boys living in Kenai — woke up feeling cramps between her shoulder blades. Within an hour, she couldn’t walk.
After a two-year hiatus, UAA STEM Day returned to campus on October 1, drawing over 1,500 community members to the ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, commonly known as STEM. Attendees, primarily children, enjoyed activities, challenges, demonstrations, tours, and planetarium shows that explored a wide range of STEM topics from biology to robotics.
More than two years into the pandemic, vaccines are widely available and most health measures have been lifted. But there are still Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æns who have difficulty accessing vaccines or who have continued health risk in spite of them. Sondra LeClair, Health Projects Coordinator, UAA Center for Human Development, discusses vaccine access for individuals with disabilities in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ.
RESOURCES & SERVICES
The COH Simulation Center is a dynamic learning space within the Health Sciences Building that's revolutionizing healthcare education. Learn more about the facilities, tools, and resources offered.
COH Simulation is dedicated to serving programs and supporting learning through faculty workshops, collaborative scenario development, and targeted training sessions.
Become a Sim Participant Performer
Are you passionate about education and helping students develop vital skills in a supportive environment? We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Simulated Participant Performers
Email: uaa_simulation@alaska.edu
UAA Health Sciences Building (HSB)
3795 Piper St, Room 209
Anchorage, AK 99508
Mailing Address:
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3211 Providence Drive, HSB 209
Anchorage, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508
