Building the Future of Health Education

Center of Excellence for Health Sciences (CEHS)

The Center of Excellence for Health Sciences (CEHS) will transform the Boulder Creek Building into a state-of-the-art learning environment

Established in 1967, Community College of Denver (CCD) offers comprehensive, accessible, flexible, high-quality learning opportunities.

CCD is one of the most diverse colleges in the state of Colorado, with students from more than 40 countries. We play a vital role in opening access to educational pathways for under-represented minorities and are essential to addressing Colorado’s growing diverse workforce needs. For nearly 20 years, CCD has been federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), which means more than 25 percent of the student population is Hispanic/LatinX.

We are dedicated to expanding access to education, particularly for underserved first- generation, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and/or minority students in the heart of Denver and from around the metro area.

Advancing Health Sciences Education Through Hands-On Learning

The Community College of Denver’s new Center of Excellence for Health Sciences represents an exciting investment in the future of health sciences education, workforce development, and community well-being. Designed as a state-of-the-art learning facility, the CEHS brings together innovative learning environments, advanced simulation technology, and community-focused services to prepare students for the evolving demands of healthcare and wellness professions.

At the heart of the Center is a commitment to hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. Students will develop their skills in realistic clinical environments, including a simulation hospital with nursing skills labs and imaging spaces, where they can practice clinical procedures, strengthen critical-thinking skills, and learn to collaborate as members of an integrated healthcare team. These experiences help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world practice while reinforcing patient safety and professional readiness.

The Center also features a modern Dental Hygiene Clinic, where students gain supervised clinical experience while contributing to oral health services for the community, and a Veterinary Teaching Clinic that provides specialized training in animal care and veterinary technology. These spaces connect academic learning with meaningful service, benefiting both students and the communities they will serve.

Expanding Health and Wellness Through Innovation

Beyond clinical training, the facility recognizes that health is shaped by nutrition, physical activity, and overall well-being. A dedicated teaching kitchen will provide opportunities for students to explore nutrition, healthy food preparation, and practical approaches to wellness. The fitness and exercise space will support experiential learning in health, exercise science, and personal training, helping students understand the role of physical activity in promoting healthier lives.

By bringing these specialized spaces and diverse health sciences programs together under one roof, The CCD Center of Excellence for Health Sciences creates new opportunities for collaboration across disciplines, strengthens connections between education and industry, and supports the development of a skilled, compassionate, and adaptable healthcare workforce.

The Center of Excellence for Health Sciences is place where education meets practice, innovation supports opportunity, and students prepare to make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of our communities.

rendering of boulder creek hallway with nurses

Program Options

Computed Tomography