Olympic College expands 10 new health care programs in Poulsbo

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POULSBO — Olympic College announced Tuesday a partnership with Kitsap County and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to expand 10 new health care programs on its Poulsbo campus.

Using American Rescue Plan Act funding, Kitsap County has allocated $6 million for the first phase of the OC expansion. The three party leaders announced that Virginia Mason Franciscan Health would contribute $2.5 million to the project, while Olympic College would spend $2 million from its own reserves on the plan.

A total of $10.5 million in Phase 1 funding will be used to modernize the existing Poulsbo campus building, built in 2004, to better meet the needs of the college’s three new programs: Radiology Technician, Surgical Technician, and Ultrasound Technician. The estimated cost of retrofitting the 19-year-old building will be $8.5 million, and the remaining $2 million will be used for operational expenses to support faculty and staff in programs, admissions and advising, according to Olympic College.

Olympic College has announced a major expansion of its health care programs in Poulsbo, with the addition of 10 new programs aimed at meeting the growing demand for skilled health care professionals in the region. The expansion comes in response to the increasing need for qualified workers in the health care industry and will provide students with a wide range of options for pursuing careers in fields such as nursing, medical assisting, dental hygiene, and more. The new programs will help to meet the needs of both students looking to enter the health care field and employers seeking well-trained and knowledgeable professionals. This expansion represents an exciting opportunity for individuals in the Poulsbo area to pursue rewarding careers in the vital and rapidly evolving field of health care.

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