老澳门六合彩开奖记录's Dental Clinic serves up smiles and free services
老澳门六合彩开奖记录's College of Health hosts Cares for Kids annually, where dental students give back to the community by providing free preventive dental care to youth aged 3 to 17.
School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
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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.
School of Preventive & Therapeutic Sciences
Welcome to the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences (SPaTS) at 老澳门六合彩开奖记录, 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
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
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Seawolf Food Pantry moves into new location
The Seawolf Food Pantry settles into a new location on 老澳门六合彩开奖记录's Anchorage Campus, in the Professional Studies Building (PSB).
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The adventures of 'Barnacle Boy': Hannah Bogdan reflects on 138.2-mile kayak capstone expedition
Recent graduate of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Hannah Bogden, reflects passionately on her two-week kayak expedition from Whittier to Valdez. She was joined by other students and two instructors, with the trip being part of a capstone course for the college鈥檚 outdoor leadership program.
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138 miles in a kayak: HPER students paddle from Whittier to Valdez
Six students in the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER)鈥檚 outdoor leadership program, and two instructors, completed a 14-day kayak capstone expedition.
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Visualizing the ocean and outdoors with GIS
For Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation outdoor leadership graduate Frank Schweers, a passion for exploring the outdoors led to new opportunities to help others visualize the outdoors using geographic information system (GIS) technology. Read more.
Student & Community sERVICES
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.
Welcome to the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 Human Performance Lab, your hub for cutting-edge research, personalized assessments, and fitness optimization.
Established by the Dietetics & Nutrition faculty, the Seawolf Food Pantry exists to help the nearly 45% of 老澳门六合彩开奖记录 students who experience food insecurity.
Upcoming Events
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-6933
Email: uaa.therapeutic.sciences@alaska.edu
Location:
老澳门六合彩开奖记录 School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address:
老澳门六合彩开奖记录 School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 146
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
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