UAA COLLEGE OF HEALTH

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SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH

• • • • • 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 NURSING

• • • • • 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.

• • • • • 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)

SIMULATION CENTER VIDEO

Watch an introductory video about the Simulation Center http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJtRFCDJKTs#t=90

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

• • • • • • • 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, Children’s Mental Health

RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

• • • 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 Children’s 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.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES

• • • 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) • • • • • • • • •

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH AREAS

• • • • • • • • • • Research Areas: Health and health risk behaviors Cancer prevention Global health Health disparities Environmental health Substance abuse epidemiology Rural/frontier health Women’s health Maternal and child health Health education and communication

HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

• • • • 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.

JUSTICE CENTER

• • • • • • • • 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

COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

WWAMI SCHOOL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

• • 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!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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.

PHARMACY

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)

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

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

INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROJECT

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 other’s 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 RESEARCH

• 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

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.

INSTITUTES, CENTERS

INSTITUTE FOR CIRCUMPOLAR HEALTH STUDIES

Leaders in Improving the Health of Northern Populations

• • • • • • • • 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

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.

NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ELDERS

• • • • 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

CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

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 • 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.

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