The mission of the School of Allied Health at the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ is
to educate and develop allied health professionals to serve all ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµns.
School of allied health
As part of the College of Health at the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ, 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 ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ'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.
Sara Hannon serves as the director of the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center. Recently, she was selected to participate in the 2026 Advancing Simulation Careers and Empowering Next-Generation Development (ASCEND) cohort.
The UAA College of Health proudly celebrated the recent renovation of Sally Monserud Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing the new high-tech labs and simulation center, expanded allied health programs, growth of the WWAMI program and critical partnerships addressing ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s growing health care needs.
The ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center collaborates with the Division of Population Health Sciences and Due North Support Services’ Full Embrace Doula Program to host a full-day simulation training for doula trainees.
Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from UAA offers free trainings for health care professionals on how to document and report abuse effectively.
Students in the medical assisting program at the UAA College of Health benefit from a unique collaboration with the Interprofessional Health Sciences Simulation Center.
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, ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Technician Scholarship,
and ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Pharmacists Association Pre-Pharmacy Scholarships available.