Central Washington University

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a non-profit health sciences university located in Yakima, WA. Established in 2005 by community leaders in the Yakima Valley, PNWU offers a range of programs including a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Master of Arts in Medical Sciences. With a mission to train healthcare professionals to serve rural and medically underserved areas, PNWU has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for its graduates practicing in primary care, medically underserved areas, and rural areas. PNWU provides students with a comprehensive academic experience, research opportunities, and a supportive campus community. The university is committed to providing affordable education through various financial aid options and scholarships. With a focus on primary care and rural healthcare, PNWU aims to address the healthcare needs of the Pacific Northwest region and beyond.Generated from the website

Yakima Valley Community College is approved by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, National League for Nursing, and Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Operational for more than 80 years, the college has campuses in Yakima and Grandview, Wash. It enrolls more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students annually, and employs over 1,000 faculty members. It offers first and second year of college programs, and awards associate of arts and sciences degrees and certificates of proficiency. Yakima Valley Community College also provides vocational training, work force and community development classes, contract education, state-of-the-art computer center, and several cultural and recreational activities. Additionally, it offers various assistance services, such as telephone registration, academic and personal counseling, financial aid services, international student services, re-entry services, sports counseling, disabled students programs and services, assessment, and career and transfer assistance.