Central Methodist University – Thogmorton Center For Allied Health

The Thogmorton Center is a two-story classroom and lab building for Allied Health Professionals. The new building houses the university’s on-campus nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy programs. The building’s main level is primarily classroom and instructional space. There are four general classrooms, two specialty Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy classrooms, a specialty OT/PT life skills lab, and two athletic training classrooms.

The lower level of the building houses staff offices, a computer lab, and additional study/collaboration spaces, along with two main simulation labs. The larger of the two labs is an eight-bed space with a central nurse’s station, a control room for video/observations, two debriefing/conference rooms, and a physician’s office exam room. The smaller simulation lab has a physician’s office exam room in addition to two emergency room bed spaces and computer records positions.

The education environment was modeled after actual healthcare facilities to give the students the most real-life training experience possible.

Utilized finishes and FF&E appropriate for clinical environments to aid in simulation of future environment in which students will practice.

Provided furniture groupings that encourage conversations and teamwork.