The Multimedia Lab is a combined effort of the college's Mathematics and Science, and Consumer and Health Sciences divisions. OCC's lab, located in Science Room 165, is situated on the back of the college's Reprographics Building. The open house will be shared with Reprographics, which has recently undergone an extensive facelift. The Reprographics Building is located near the college's Merrimac Way parking lot, on the southern boundary of the campus between Fairview Road and Harbor Blvd. The Hoag Lab serves both as a classroom facility and open laboratory.
Students have access to computer software that's capable of creating simulated clinical situations.
Students can respond to simulations as if treating actual patients. The new Multimedia Lab is being used by students from a variety of OCC programs and disciplines, including Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Dietetic Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Food and Nutrition, Medical Assisting, Medical Transcription, Neurodiagnostic Technology, Polysomnography, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Care. The lab is open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m.