UAF Community and Technical College (downtown center)

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program (Cert.) at UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks, Alaska, prepares medical assistants for administrative and clinical work in healthcare settings. The certificate develops skills in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology or human biology, administrative procedures, clinical procedures, communication, applied mathematics, and human behavior in healthcare, and leads to eligibility for the national exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants. The program is delivered over three semesters and includes a 180-hour practicum in a local medical healthcare facility. A longer Associate of Applied Science degree pathway is also available. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of the medical assistant application.

UAF Community & Technical College Phlebotomy Program

The UAF Community & Technical College Phlebotomy Program offers a fast-tracked pathway to a high-demand healthcare career, equipping students with essential hands-on skills in venipuncture and capillary punctures. Designed for entry-level employment, this one-semester course, enriched with approximately 100 hours of clinical experience, prepares graduates for immediate workplace readiness. Benefit from a practical curriculum, state approval by the Alaska Board of Nursing, and the opportunity to pursue national certification, setting you apart in the competitive healthcare landscape. Its unique location in Fairbanks, Alaska, and affiliation with the University of Alaska Fairbanks provide a distinctive educational experience.

Program Details:

• Cost: $1,621.00
• Duration: One semester, approximately 6 weeks long, requiring 100 hours of clinical time.
• Schedule: Primarily delivered in-person, involving hands-on clinical training.
• Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED; Placement into WRTG F090 by an Accuplacer Next Generation score of 470 or greater; Placement into DEVM F055.
• Accreditations: Prepares students for national certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); State approved by the Alaska Board of Nursing.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level employment in high-demand healthcare roles.

The Occupational Endorsement in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is designed to prepare you to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The program includes both   EMT-Basic and Advanced EMT coursework that will prepare you for both national and State of Alaska basic and advanced EMT certification.

Upon completion of the program you will learn how to function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight and develop the knowledge and skills required to provide patient care and transportation using the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.

The program can be used as a stepping stone to the paramedicine associate degree for students interested in continuing to advance their knowledge through additional education.

The Certified Nursing Assistant certification program at UAF Community and Technical College (downtown center) is a comprehensive program that prepares students to become certified nursing assistants. The program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, giving students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to provide quality patient care. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the Alaska State Certification exam to become licensed as a certified nursing assistant.