Occupational Endorsement Certificates Dental Assisting Limited
Radiography Medical Office Coding Pharmacy Technology Phlebotomist
Associate of Applied Science Degrees Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Fire & Emergency Services
Technology Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Technology Physical
Therapy Assistant (in development) Radiologic Technology Bachelor
of Science Degrees Medical Laboratory Science Dental Hygiene SCHOOL
OF ALLIED HEALTH
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Programs Offered: Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science Nursing Education (MS) Family
Nurse Practitioner (MS) Advanced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
(MS) The School of Nursing addresses the diverse and unique health
care challenges across the state by sharing expertise in: Education
Service Policy Political arenas Innovative research for the
discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. SCHOOL OF
NURSING
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Watch an introductory video about the Simulation Center
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJtRFCDJKTs#t=90 SIMULATION CENTER
VIDEO
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Programs Offered: Gerontology Minor Social Welfare Studies
Minor Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Master of Social Work (MSW)
Graduate Certificate, Clinical Social Work Practices Graduate
Certificate, Social Work Management Graduate Certificate, Childrens
Mental Health SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
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Child Welfare Academy: trains and develops professional workers
who work with Alaska children and families to assure children are
safe and families are strong. Strengthening Families Alaska
Collaboration with Domestic Violence Advocates The go to agency for
any professional who shares the Office of Childrens Services vision
of Safe Children, Strong Families. Social Work Evaluation Program
(SWEP): provides evaluation and research services to government and
non-governmental organizations. Evaluates services that support
vulnerable children, youth, and adults and their families.
Identifies issues that need to be addressed as well as practices
that are making a difference. Research problems that impact
vulnerable Alaskans to help policymakers and practitioners make
effective decisions. RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE SCHOOL
OF SOCIAL WORK
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Programs Offered: Minor in Public Health Bachelor of Science
Health Educator Track MEDEX Physician Assistant Track
Pre-Professional Track (OT, PT, Pharmacy) Master of Public Health
(MPH) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES Community Partners Alaska
Center for Rural Health Alaska Division of Public Health,
Department of Health and Social Services Alaska Native Tribal
Health Consortium Arctic Investigations Program, CDC Center for
Alaska Native Health Research Institute for Circumpolar Health
Studies Municipality of Anchorage, Department of Health and Human
Services NRC for American Indian, Alaska Native & Native
Hawaiian Elders Rocky Mountain Public Health Education
Consortium
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Research Areas: Health and health risk behaviors Cancer
prevention Global health Health disparities Environmental health
Substance abuse epidemiology Rural/frontier health Womens health
Maternal and child health Health education and communication
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH AREAS
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Programs Offered: Minor in Addiction Studies Occupational
Endorsement Certificate in Conflict Resolution Associate of Applied
Science, Human Services Bachelor of Human Services Graduate
Certificate, Advanced Human Services Systems Both AAS and BHS
degrees at UAA are accredited by the Council for Standards in Human
Service Education (CSHSE) AAS and BHS graduates can sit for the
Human Services Board Certified Practitioner certification (HS-BCP)
The Graduate Certificate provides coursework directed toward
developing management and supervisory skills in a Human Service
setting. HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Programs Offered: Justice (BA) Justice Minor Legal Studies (BA)
Legal Studies Minor Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal (Certificate)
Paralegal Studies (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) Paralegal
Studies (AAS) Master of Public Administration, Criminal Justice
Emphasis (MPA) Faculty and staff in the Justice Center research
issues that are particularly connected to the health of our
communities: Substance abuse Assault Sexual assault Family violence
Intimate partner Child neglect/abuse Mentally ill offenders
Homelessness JUSTICE CENTER
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COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
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WWAMI is a collaborative medical school among universities in
five northwestern states: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana
& Idaho 20 students are admitted each year Alaskan students can
do almost all of their studies in Alaska, including residencies.
Alaska WWAMI success: 449 Alaskans have started Medical School
through WWAMI Aver 300 of these have currently completed residency
training >130 of these have gone on to work in Alaska >110
WWAMI graduates from other states have come to work in Alaska
Thanks to WWAMI: 300+ Alaskans are now fully qualified doctors The
state of Alaska has gained 240+ new doctors! WWAMI SCHOOL OF
MEDICAL EDUCATION
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Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)
(Collaborative with Creighton University) Began admitting students
in 2008 Obtained full 10-year accreditation approval from ACOTE.
Accepts 10-12 students/year 3 year full time program Hybrid
program: Students take didactic courses online and attend
traditional labs at the UAA campus First program of this type in
the world. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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Doctor of Pharmacy Distance Pathway (Collaborative with
Creighton University) UA/Creighton initiative provides 5 seats for
qualified Alaskan students First student admitted to this track in
2012 4 year program: 3 years coursework 1 year clinical rotations
Must travel to the main campus once a year for approximately 2
weeks for labs (summertime) PHARMACY
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The MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program is offered in
collaboration with the University of Washington. The University of
Washington School of Medicine grants a Physician Assistant
Certificate upon successful completion of the MEDEX PA program.
Upon successful completion of degree requirements, UAA awards a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences. The MEDEX Physician
Assistant program at UAA admits up to 20 students per year
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
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One funded project was an interprofessional collaboration
between Occupational Therapy and Nursing. Faculty members were
Patricia A. Lynes- Hayes from the School of Nursing and Diana
Steffen Steer from the Occupational Therapy program. This project
matched first year occupational therapy students with baccalaureate
nursing students. All students shared a common clinical placement
at the Anchorage Pioneer Home (APH). Students meet with residents
at APH in pairs or trios and observed each others approach and
focus with the residents. The groups shared information and goals
for their respective care plans. The end result was an
interprofessional care plan. INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
PROJECT
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Associate Dean for Research, David Driscoll, leads the effort
to expand and enhance interprofessional research efforts within the
College. In 2013 the College provided seed money for two research
projects: Interdisciplinary Research Study on Substance Use/Abuse
and SBIRT Implementation in Alaska by Co-Principal Investigators
Marianne Murray MSN, RN in the School of Nursing and Denise
Kolojejchick-Coslett MPAS, PA-C, University of Alaska Anchorage
Affiliate Faculty, University of Washington Part time Faculty,
MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Training Program. Evaluation of
a Health Promotion Program for Adults with Intellectual
Disabilities: A partnership of Special Olympics Alaska, UAA Center
for Human Development, UAA School of Nursing, UAA Department of
Health Sciences by Principal Investigator Karen Ward, PhD, Center
for Human Development, with Virginia Miller, DrPH, Department of
Health Sciences, Curtis Smith, PhD, Center for Human Development,
Catherine Sullivan, RN, MSN, CPNP, School of Nursing Community
Health Program, and Karen Heath, MS, Center for Human Development.
INTERPROFESSIONAL RESEARCH
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Both project teams will present their study design,
implementation, and initial outcomes at a College-wide event in May
2014, submit their study findings for publication by December 2014,
and submit a proposal for external funding by May 2015. The College
of Health will be considering applications for a second round of
funding in the next academic year. INTERPROFESSIONAL RESEARCH
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INSTITUTES, CENTERS
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INSTITUTE FOR CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH STUDIES Leaders in Improving
the Health of Northern Populations Center for Alcohol and Addiction
Studies Housed within ICHS and partially funded by the Mental
Health Trust, the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies was
established by the Board of Regents in 1972 to address the problem
of substance abuse in Alaska. Research activities center around the
stimulation and coordination of interdisciplinary and collaborative
studies and the promotion of scientific interchanges of alcohol-
and drug-related information. The Institute for Circumpolar Health
Studies was created by the Alaska State Legislature in 1988 (AS
14.40.088) to develop new solutions to health problems in Alaska
and the north. The Institute provides support and coordination for
health research, information, and training. Specific functions and
opportunities include: Population Health Promotion Survey Research
GIS Analysis for Health Research Community Health Assessment
Program Evaluation Policy Analysis Rural Health Planning Student
opportunities as research assistants and internships
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This Title VI funded Center advances knowledge of older Alaska
Native health, including mental health, in order to increase the
quality and quantity of Elder services and programs. Specific goals
are to: Incorporate culturally relevant and evidence based
information of well-being and safety Build a foundation of mutual
respect and concern Utilize best practices which include Native
cultural values, languages, foods, and Elder empowerment Make it
possible for Elders to choose to remain with or near family, within
their own communities, or in urban areas NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER
FOR AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ELDERS
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Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Children's Behavioral
Health (OEC) For people who work with kids with challenging
behaviors or mental health diagnoses. Learn as You Earn
Certification and AAS (LAYE) Distance-delivered courses are
available for people who provide support to children or adults with
disabilities. The LAYE courses lead to an Associate Degree in
Disability Services. LEND - Alaska LEND Without Walls
Graduate-level interdisciplinary leadership training. The Center
for Human Development (CHD) is a University Center for Excellence
in Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service
(UCEDDs) As the only UCEDD in Alaska, we serve the entire state. 4
Major Functions: 1.Interdisciplinary education 2.Community training
and technical assistance 3.Research 4.Information dissemination
CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
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CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING Connecting
Academic Programs With Community Needs The Center for Community
Engagement & Learning connects academic programs with community
needs to use scholarship and action for the mutual benefit of the
University and the state, its communities, and its diverse peoples.
CCEL serves as the intersection of student learning, faculty
research and creative activity, and community engagement. CCEL
provides mini-grants to faculty CCEL provides community outreach
opportunities for students and faculty Students can obtain a
Certificate in Civic Engagement
