About
The Certified Nursing Assistant class offered by University of Alaska Anchorage - School of Allied Health/Allied Health Sciences (UAA-AHS) is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for a career in the healthcare field. The program covers topics such as patient care, medical terminology, and infection control, and provides hands-on experience in a clinical setting. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the state certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Organization
University of Alaska Anchorage - School of Allied Health/Allied Health Sciences
University of Alaska Anchorage’s School of Allied Health is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and is part of a comprehensive, open-access public institution. Its occupational fields include nursing, radiologic technology, surgical technology, diagnostic medical sonography, Certified Nursing Assistant, and dental assisting, among others. UAA offers more than 150 academic certificate and degree programs, ranging from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs. The university also provides student-focused support services and has a role in preparing people for work and further education in Alaska and beyond. Its educational mission includes recognition of the locations’ connection to the ancestral lands of Alaska’s First Peoples.