Allied Health
Certified Nurse AideDental Assistant (Certificate, A.A.S)
Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic
Healthcare Reimbursement (Certificate)
Medical Assistant
Medical/Dental Receptionist
Phlebotomy
Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Contact Information
About the Program
The Allied Health program at the UAF Tanana Valley Campus provides education and training for students planning to enter health care professions or health care employees that require additional training. The department currently offers Nurse Assistant and Phlebotomy training; a Paramedic Academy; four certificate programs in Dental Assistant, Medical/Dental Reception, Medical Assistant, and Healthcare Reimbursement; and two associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degrees in Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant. The campus also offers programs in Nursing and Radiologic Technology through the University of Alaska Anchorage.
In Alaska and across the nation, the job market is especially favorable for health care related fields. Employers value applicants who have received quality training and education and can conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner that is expected in that industry. The Allied Health programs at the Tanana Valley Campus will provide students with the skills they need for successful careers in today’s health care industry.
Admission to these programs requires verification indicating that a student's health is sufficient to meet program requirements including negative tuberculin skin test or chest X-ray results. Also, proof of immunity to/or immunization for Rubeola, Rubella, Mumps, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, and Chicken Pox.
Allied Health advisors are available to help students choose their curriculum and meet their professional goals. All Allied Health programs feature a combination of both classroom learning and hands-on externships to ensure students receive a well-rounded education that will best prepare them for careers in the health care industry. Those who are already in the job market may want to consider taking additional coursework in Medical Terminology, Professionalism in the Workplace, and Medical Office Coding to assist in career advancement.
Seven Different Programs for a World of Opportunities!
Certified Nurse Aide
This one-semester training meets the educational requirements for the State of Alaska administered test for Certified Nurse Aide. After satisfactory completion of the training, students may sit for the state certification examination. Certified Nurse Aide job opportunities include positions in long-term care, home health care, and acute care settings. Students must receive the first two of three Hepatitis B immunizations, show proof of a recent negative TB test, MMR, and Chicken Pox titer, prior to participation in the Nurse Aide Practicum. For more information contact Cathy Winfree at 455-2876 or ffcmw@uaf.edu.
Dental Assistant (Certificate, A.A.S)
The Dental Assistant program offers a certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program provides educational and technical training to become skilled members of the dental health team. In the Fairbanks area, dental assistants are in high demand, opportunities are widespread, and working conditions are outstanding. The program is offered in a flexible, modular format so non-traditional as well as traditional students can complete the program. For more information contact Jenifer Filotei at 455-2891 or ffjaf1@uaf.edu, or visit the Dental Assistant website.Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic
The Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Program is designed to prepare the student for an entry level position as a paramedic within the EMS community. Students can pursue the program at the certificate or associate degree level, or can take individual EMT courses that will help the student meet the Alaska requirements for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. The certificate program takes three semesters to complete, which includes a 2-3 month field internship with a Lower 48 emergency services operation. The associates degree expands upon the certificate program, and includes general education courses which can help prepare the student for management positions in emergency medical services.. For more information contact Chuck Kuhns at 455-2895 or ffcmk@uaf.edu or visit the Emergency Medical Services website.Healthcare Reimbursement (Certificate)
The Healthcare Reimbursement certificate program prepares students for employment and improves the skills for those currently employed in the medical field. Medical billers and coders are employed in medical offices, clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities.Students in the program will be instructed in the analysis of medical records and the assigning of codes for indexing diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes. The successful completion of this certificate also prepares the student for national certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding exam and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) exam. For more information contact Christa Bartlett at 455-2887 or email at ffclb2@uaf.edu, or visit the Healthcare Reimbursement website.
Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant program is a two-year AAS degree. A medical assistant is a multi-skilled allied health practitioner. Medical assistants work primarily in outpatient care settings, such as medical offices, clinics, and surgical centers. Medical assistants function as members of the health care delivery team and perform administrative and clinical procedures.
Students receive didactic and clinical course work in medical examination and procedure. Students will learn theory and skills required for administration and management of medical and dental offices. Students may choose to earn a certificate in medical/dental reception or phlebotomy. After graduating with a certificate, students may then elect to complete the Medical Assistant AAS degree requirements. In order to enhance employability, students are encouraged to complete the associate degree or multiple certificate programs. For more information contact Christa Bartlett at 455-2887 or email at ffclb2@uaf.edu, or visit the Medical Assistant website.
Medical/Dental Receptionist
The one-year Medical/Dental Receptionist certificate program trains students for entry level employment as a receptionist in medical and dental offices and outpatient settings. Coursework covers the basics in health care, medical terminology, administrative procedures, medical law & ethics, computer applications, and a medical receptionist externship. For more information contact Christa Bartlett at 455-2887 or email at ffclb2@uaf.edu.Phlebotomy
The one-year Phlebotomy certificate program meets accreditation guidelines for Phlebotomy Technician programs. A student who earns the certificate in Phlebotomy will satisfy the training requirements to sit for the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) national certification examination for Phlebotomy Technician (PBT, ASCP). For more information contact Marsha Sousa at 455-2867 or ffmcs@uaf.edu.
UAA Health Programs at TVC
Nursing
TVC offers an A.A.S. degree in Nursing that is taught through the University of Alaska Anchorage. The program accepts 16 new students every year. Enrollment in the program is competitive. Graduates of the program are prepared to provide direct nursing care to individuals in inpatient settings and structured outpatient settings. The program provides students with a closely related mix of theory and clinical practice. Students gain clinical experience in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. For more information visit the Nursing website, you may also contact Shirley La Forge at ffsl1@uaf.edu, or 455-2893.
Radiologic Technology
TVC also offers an A.A.S. degree in Radiological Technology that is taught in partnership with UAA. The program offers students the theory and clinical education to perform basic x-ray and imaging procedures. Course content is designed to meet the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accreditation standards and to allow students to be eligible to apply for national certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Similar to the Nursing program, enrollment is competitive. For more information contact Rose Carroll at 458-5220 or ffrmc@uaf.edu or visit the Radiologic Technology website.
Contact Information:
Marsha Sousa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Allied Health
Email: ffmcs@uaf.edu
Phone: (907) 455-2867
Room 417 Tanana Valley Campus Center
Instructor
Email:ffclb2@uaf.edu
Phone: (907) 455-2887
Room 417C Tanana Valley Campus Center
Jenifer Filotei
Assistant Professor
Coorordinator of Dental Assisting
Email: ffjaf1@uaf.edu
Phone: (907) 455-2891
Room 417B, Tanana Valley Campus Center
Email: ffcmw@uaf.edu
Phone: (907) 455-2876
164 UPark Center
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