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Olympic College is building a new regional health sciences hub at its Poulsbo Campus, in partnership with the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH). Several new healthcare programs have been proposed, with the potential to create space to train many more students for high-demand careers.

The expansion is made possible by generous contributions of $6 million of American Recovery Plan Act funding from Kitsap County Commissioners, $2.5 million from VMFH, and $2 million from OC.

Through a two-phase rollout over the next few years, the project will add an increasing number of skilled healthcare providers to the workforce.

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Construction Impacts

Aug. - Sept. 2025

Interior Renovation

  • Current Activities: Inspections, radiology equipment installation and tentative x-ray testing
  • Exposure Risk: Noise and dust exposure are low-to-medium
  • Affected Areas: Faculty offices above construction zone due to noise. Classroom impact is minimal. Noise not significant when doors remain closed. 
  • Mitigation: Earplugs available and barriers in place for restricted areas 

Exterior Envelope Repairs

The south side of building P1 is blocked off at the west exterior stairs using barricades and fencing. The interior stairwell and elevator are accessible on the ground floor of the building.

The south side of building P1 is blocked off at the west end of the building using fencing. Traffic cones with caution tape steer pedestrians to the east building entrance, which will remain accessible for entry to the building. 

The P1 first-floor exterior elevator door is blocked with a barricade to prevent unauthorized access to the exterior envelope repair work area. The P1 first-floor interior elevator door (select elevator button 1R) is unobstructed. 

  • Current Activities: Gutter cleaning and joint sealing, wall flashing, new gutter and skylight panel installations, and exterior glass cleaning 
  • Exposure Risk: Falling object/debris is medium-high, noise is medium, dust is medium, and fall hazards are low.
  • Affected Areas: Second floor offices, classrooms, walkways, entrances, and outdoor areas near the P1 building.
  • Mitigation: Full construction fencing with posted signage, tools tethered and materials stored away from roof edge, barricades in place to prevent access, earplugs available, dust suppression

Phase 1

Phase 1 began in April 2023

5 New Programs

Five New Academic Programs Developed and Approved for 2024/25

Upgraded Facilities

Phase 1 will deliver much needed repairs and remodeling to the Poulsbo Campus.

Phase 2

Phase 2 began in 2024.

80,000 sq. ft. Building

State-of-the art learning facility and community health clinic.

Hundreds of New Students

The building will expand capacity to train high-skilled healthcare workers to fill community need.

Phase 1 Project Information

New Programs

All five Phase 1 Healthcare Expansion projects have received approval and are actively recruiting students for Fall Quarter 2025.

  • Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nurse
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Phlebotomy
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Surgical Technologist

Phase 2 Project Information

New Programs

OC is planning proposals for the following new programs:

  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dental Assisting
  • Paramedic
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Respiratory Therapy

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