School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences

  • The mission of the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences is to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve by educating and preparing competent professionals in therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitation sciences.

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School of Preventive & Therapeutic Sciences


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Welcome to the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences (SPaTS) at UAA, where innovation meets excellence in education. Our diverse range of programs, led by accomplished program directors and dedicated faculty, is tailored to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic healthcare landscape. From Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene to Dietetics and Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology, and Physical Education & Recreation, our mission is to cultivate compassionate professionals who are well-prepared to meet industry demands while making a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. Join us in addressing the vital needs of the healthcare field while embarking on a journey of personal and professional growth. Your future in health and wellness starts here!


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Dental Hygiene

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Dietetics & Nutrition

Physical Therapist Assistant

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Speech-Language Pathology

Note: Admissions to the Dental Assisting program (major and pre-major) are closed, as the program is in a teach-out status and will be discontinued after July 2025. As such, no new students will be allowed to start the program. If you are interested in the Dental Hygiene program or other healthcare programs, please see a College of Health advisor to discuss your options. 

 

NEWS & Stories

  • Pharmacist

    Staffing shortages at 熊猫在线视频 pharmacies continue after pandemic-related shakeup

     |  熊猫在线视频 Public Media  | 

    熊猫在线视频 continues to see staffing shortages at pharmacies, made worse by the pandemic, but also due to conditions affecting the state more broadly. UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy program faculty member, Dr. Coleman Cutchins, discusses the issue with 熊猫在线视频 Public Media.

  • Jack-o'-lantern

    Pharmacy Fusion: a Psychological and Pharmaceutical examination of fear!

     |  Tom Wadsworth  |  ,

    Who鈥檚 ready to be scared? For this episode of Pharmacy Fusion, we're venturing into the eerie and enigmatic realms of fear, a topic that touches on both the psychological and pharmaceutical aspects of our lives.

  • pharmacist hands working with lab equipment

    Pharmacy Fusion: UAA/ISU alumn discovers a love for pharmaceutical sciences

     |  Tom Wadsworth  | 

    There are many pathways a person can take in choosing their career. Have you ever thought about how many people have degrees they aren't using? Chris Nicolette thought he wanted to be a pharmacist but along the way realized how much he loved the science of studying drug interactions in the human body. Now, he's working to earn a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at ISU, and looking forward to a promising future in the world of pharmacology and drug discovery.

  • incoming PharmD students in white coats

    White Coat Ceremony Welcomes future 熊猫在线视频 Pharmacists into ISU PharmD Program

     |  Vicki Nechodomu  | 

    The UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program welcomed the next cohort of students as they begin their journey toward becoming the next generation of 熊猫在线视频's pharmacists.

  • Bernie's Check

    Bernie鈥檚 Pharmacy helps educate 熊猫在线视频 pharmacists for fifth year in a row

     |  Jennifer Motes  | 

    Bernie鈥檚 Pharmacy is an 熊猫在线视频n-owned, independent pharmacy in Anchorage, founded in 1980 by life-long 熊猫在线视频n, Bernie Klouda. Over the years, Bernie provided the opportunity for pharmacy students to complete their intern rotations at Bernie鈥檚 Pharmacy, mentoring many pharmacy students and new pharmacists. Bernie had a long and distinguished career, and he believed strongly that educating pharmacists was important to ensure the health of 熊猫在线视频ns.


Student & Community sERVICES

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Dental Clinic

The on-campus dental clinic enables students in the dental assisting and hygiene programs to provide basic care to their fellow students and community members while honing their skills.

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Human Performance Lab

Welcome to the UAA Human Performance Lab, your hub for cutting-edge research, personalized assessments, and fitness optimization.

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Seawolf Food Pantry

Established by the Dietetics & Nutrition faculty, the Seawolf Food Pantry exists to help the nearly 45% of UAA students who experience food insecurity. 

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Upcoming Events

 

 

Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6933
Email: uaa.therapeutic.sciences@alaska.edu

 

Location:

UAA School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, 熊猫在线视频 99508

 

Mailing Address:
UAA School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, 熊猫在线视频 99508