With nearly 45,000 square feet, the Visalia campus serves students in all neighboring communities between Fresno to Bakersfield. The campus features a primary entrance leading to a reception area, along with administrative offices for staff, administrative support, and student services. Multiple lecture rooms are strategically positioned throughout the building to accommodate large group instruction and computer lab activities for each program offered on campus. The Library Resource Center provides access to academic resources and a quiet space for study. Additionally, there are designated lab training spaces for students in the Respiratory Therapy, Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, and Pharmacy Technology programs. Medical Office Administration students benefit from dedicated lecture space to complete their studies. The Respiratory Therapy students have a simulation room dedicated specifically to their program. A wet science lab is provided for nursing and Respiratory Therapy students to conduct experiments. The campus also offers a convenient break area for students. Faculty and staff also have access to a private lounge for relaxation.
Classrooms are designed to replicate the professional settings students will encounter in their chosen careers, such as hospital rooms, doctors’ offices, and pharmacies. Each program is fully equipped with the essential tools and supplies to foster an interactive and engaging learning experience. For example, Medical Assisting students at the Visalia campus have access to equipment like an Autoclave, EKG Machine, and Injection Arm Trainer. Dental Assisting students practice taking x-rays using a digital imaging system, and pharmacy technology students work with the necessary equipment to simulate reviewing and filling prescriptions, including computers, registers, sinks, and shelves stocked with empty prescription bottles. Vocational Nursing students practice on six mid-fidelity mannequins. The Respiratory Therapy program utilizes training equipment such as an adult crisis auscultation mannequin and ventilators.
