LBW Healthcare Programs Achieve High Pass Rates, Full Job Placement

Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College is celebrating significant success across its healthcare programs, marked by growing enrollment, program expansion, and outstanding student performance in licensure and employment.

LBW President Dr. Brock Kelley said these results reflect the college’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for meaningful healthcare careers and supporting the needs of local communities.

“LBW’s healthcare programs are thriving because we’ve remained laser-focused on what matters most — preparing our students for the workforce in our local communities,” Kelley said.  “The expansion of our nursing program in Greenville, the investment in cutting-edge simulation labs, and outstanding licensure success rates are all testaments to the dedication of our faculty, the resilience of our students, and the support of our healthcare partners.”

Over the past two years, graduates from LBW’s healthcare programs, including Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), have consistently achieved exceptional licensure pass rates and 100% employment, reinforcing the college’s reputation for producing well-prepared, workforce-ready professionals.

The college’s growing enrollment in healthcare pathways is matched by the strategic expansion of programs and facilities to meet student demand and regional workforce needs.  The practical nursing (LPN) program recently launched at LBW’s Greenville campus has increased student access across the region. Investments in state-of-the-art simulation labs and hands-on training environments, including a new stand-alone EMS facility complete with an ambulance simulator, are equipping students with real-world skills. Innovative partnerships, like LBW’s Nursing collaboration with Blue Lake Camp, provide students with unique pediatric clinical experiences preparing them for the field.

Across all programs, LBW’s healthcare students are demonstrating excellence through these proven results:

• Nursing graduates continue to achieve licensure pass rates exceeding 90%, with 100% employment placement over the last two years.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography students have maintained strong employment outcomes, with the 2025 class achieving 100% pass rates on multiple credentialing exams prior to graduation.
• EMS graduates maintain a 100% pass rate on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam and are fully employed upon graduation.
• Physical Therapist Assistant graduates have also achieved perfect pass rates and employment outcomes.

“These results are more than just statistics,” Kelley added.  “They represent students who leave LBW ready to make an immediate, positive difference in their communities. We’re proud of what our healthcare programs have achieved and excited about the continued growth ahead.”

For more information about the College’s healthcare programs, visit www.lbwcc.edu/programs/health-programs.