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About

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 and $2.5 million from VMFH.

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

May 2025

Interior Remodel

  • Current Activities: Interior wall framing, door framing and sheetrock preparation. 
  • Exposure Risk: Noise and dust exposure is low-medium.
  • Affected Areas: Faculty offices above construction zone due to noise. 
  • Mitigation: Earplugs available and HEPA ventilation system in use. 

Exterior Envelope Repairs

The south side of building P1 is blocked off at the west and south sides of the building. the P1 elevator is barricaded to prevent unauthorized access to the exterior envelope repair work area. 

  • Current Activities: Brick demolition and shoring, brick and wall flashing, roof demolition. 
  • Exposure Risk: Noise exposure is medium-high, noise is medium, dust is medium, fall hazard low
  • Affected Areas: Faculty offices above construction zone due to noise. 
  • Mitigation: 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 Being Developed 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

OC launched the Corpsman/Medic to Practical Nurse Program in the Summer of 2024.

OC launched the two Phlebotomy programs in the 2024 - 25 school year.

OC is currently accepting applications for its Surgical Technologist program for the 2025-26  school year.

OC is planning proposals for the following programs:

  • Radiologic Technology
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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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