Albuquerque, NM Campus

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    Albuquerque Campus

    At Unitek College’s Albuquerque campus, students learn in a supportive, career-focused environment designed to prepare them for the realities of today’s healthcare field. Purpose-built skills labs and collaborative classrooms reflect real clinical settings, helping students develop confidence and practical skills before entering patient care environments. Guided by experienced faculty who bring firsthand industry insight into every course, students benefit from a balance of academic rigor and hands-on learning. From enrollment through graduation and into their professional careers, students also have access to dedicated academic, student, and career services teams committed to supporting their success. The Albuquerque campus proudly serves students from Albuquerque and surrounding New Mexico communities, including Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, Belen, Santa Fe, and beyond.
    Recently consolidated into a single, convenient downtown location, the campus features updated classrooms, high-quality simulation labs, integrated skills lab spaces, and a modern computer lab that reflect real-world healthcare environments, so students can immediately apply what they learn. The campus hosts a Learning Resource Center equipped with books, periodicals, computers, and specialized databases, along with collaboration rooms, quiet study rooms, and an active learning center where students perform hands-on learning exercises. Outside of class, students can chat and unwind in one of the student lounges, eat their lunch, or visit one of our nearby restaurants or coffee shops. Spanning more than 24,000 square feet across two floors, the campus features equipped laboratories built to simulate real clinical settings, where students train with modern medical technologies commonly used in healthcare environments. Beyond labs and classrooms, the campus provides student-focused amenities including a lounge, café, computer labs, study areas, and multiple learning resource stations, creating spaces to study, collaborate, and recharge.
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    303 Roma Ave NW, 3rd Floor, Suite 300 Albuquerque, NM 87102
    888-717-0199

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    Hands-on training that mirrors real clinical practice
    Students build confidence through immersive learning experiences in simulation labs designed to mirror real healthcare environments. With industry-standard equipment, task trainers, and high- and mid-fidelity manikins, they practice essential clinical skills while developing critical thinking and communication under faculty guidance. This hands-on training provides immediate feedback and helps ensure students feel prepared before moving into externships, clinical rotations, and professional practice.
    Student Learning and Collaboration Spaces
    In addition to clinical labs, the Albuquerque campus provides supportive academic amenities, including a Learning Resource Center, collaboration rooms for group study, and a student lounge. These spaces are designed to encourage focused learning, peer interaction, and ongoing academic support throughout your program.
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    Student Learning and Collaboration Spaces
    In addition to clinical labs, the Albuquerque campus provides supportive academic amenities, including a Learning Resource Center, collaboration rooms for group study, and a student lounge. These spaces are designed to encourage focused learning, peer interaction, and ongoing academic support throughout your program.

    Integrated student and career support

    From academic tutoring and coaching to résumé development and employer networking opportunities, Unitek College in Albuquerque offers support services designed to help students succeed in school and beyond. Our Student Services and Career Services teams work closely with students from orientation through graduation and into their professional journeys, providing personalized guidance, interview preparation, job placement assistance, and continued alumni career support.

    My in-person instructor for the Medical Assisting program was exceptional and attentive, ensuring every student succeeded.

    Vanessa B. Medical Assisting Program Graduate

    Albuquerque Campus Location

    Unitek College is located at 303 Roma Ave NW in downtown Albuquerque, offering a central and accessible setting for students across the region. Situated near the intersection of 3rd Street and Roma Avenue, near historic Route 66 (Central Avenue), the campus is conveniently close to the Big I (I-40 and I-25) and multiple public transportation options. This prime location makes it easy for students from across the city and surrounding New Mexico communities to commute to campus.

    Located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, the campus sits within walking distance of restaurants, coffee shops, shops, and local businesses, making it easy to access everyday conveniences between classes. Students can also explore popular nearby attractions such as the ABQ BioPark, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, and the vibrant Old Town Plaza, perfect places to relax, learn, and enjoy the city’s culture.

    Beyond the classroom, Albuquerque offers a vibrant backdrop for your studies, blending the energy of New Mexico’s largest city with the charm of its cultural traditions. Students can enjoy the city’s distinctive Southwestern charm, exploring historic neighborhoods, local art galleries, museums, and world-renowned cuisine, or venture outdoors to experience the breathtaking trails of the Sandia Foothills and views of the Rio Grande Valley.

    With its strong sense of community, rich cultural heritage, year-round sunshine, and growing demand for healthcare professionals, Albuquerque offers the perfect balance of opportunity, adventure, and inspiration as you prepare to serve communities across the state.

    Albuquerque

    303 Roma Ave NW, 3rd Floor, Suite 300,
    Albuquerque, NM 87102

    888-717-0199

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    The Unitek College Advantage

    Career-focused programs designed to help you step confidently into today’s healthcare workforce.

    At Unitek College’s Albuquerque campus, education is shaped by the real needs of today’s healthcare system. As a respected healthcare and nursing college in New Mexico, Unitek College offers career-driven programs that combine convenience with hands-on learning and practical experience, including skills labs, simulation training, VR learning, and externships. Led by experienced faculty and supported by dedicated career services, students graduate with relevant, in-demand skills and the confidence to pursue opportunities in a growing healthcare field. Whether you’re beginning your educational journey or transitioning into a new career, Unitek College provides focused pathways that help you move forward prepared, supported, and ready to succeed.

    CAREER SERVICES.

    Individualized résumé and interview preparation, job search assistance, and employer connections designed to help you move confidently from graduation into the workforce.<br />

    FINANCIAL AID.

    Dedicated support to help you explore grants, loans, scholarships, and flexible payment options that can make your education more manageable.<br />

    STUDENT SUPPORT.

    Academic advising, tutoring resources, and ongoing guidance to help you stay focused, supported, and on track throughout your program.<br />

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    Accreditations & Approvals

    Unitek College is an accredited private institution that combines unique academic and technical specialties to provide educational programs in healthcare and nursing.

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    Program Accreditation

    Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education

    The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Ste. 510E, Bethesda, M.D. 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number, C/O AOTA, is 301-652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.

    Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant, administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®). After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.

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