Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on their quick and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is designed to provide the student with theory, practical demonstration, lab practice, and clinical experiences for three specific levels: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic. All of the instructors are licensed para­medics with academic degrees and years of field experience. In addition, the program employs a licensed physician to serve as medical director. The medical director is present for many classes and labs to review educational content.

EMT students can receive their certification after one semester and go to work. After completion of the EMT certificate, students can continue work for an additional semester to earn an AEMT certificate. The Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic requires five semes­ters along with pre-requisite and co-requisite courses. With classes meeting only two nights per week, students are able to work and go to school. In addition, some courses are taught in blocks. One subject is mastered prior to moving on to additional topics.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on their quick and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is designed to provide the student with theory, practical demonstration, lab practice, and clinical experiences for three specific levels: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic. All of the instructors are licensed para­medics with academic degrees and years of field experience. In addition, the program employs a licensed physician to serve as medical director. The medical director is present for many classes and labs to review educational content.

EMT students can receive their certification after one semester and go to work. After completion of the EMT certificate, students can continue work for an additional semester to earn an AEMT certificate. The Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic requires five semes­ters along with pre-requisite and co-requisite courses. With classes meeting only two nights per week, students are able to work and go to school. In addition, some courses are taught in blocks. One subject is mastered prior to moving on to additional topics.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People's lives often depend on their quick and competent care. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is designed to provide the student with theory, practical demonstration, lab practice, and clinical experiences for three specific levels: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic. All of the instructors are licensed para­medics with academic degrees and years of field experience. In addition, the program employs a licensed physician to serve as medical director. The medical director is present for many classes and labs to review educational content.

EMT students can receive their certification after one semester and go to work. After completion of the EMT certificate, students can continue work for an additional semester to earn an AEMT certificate. The Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic requires five semes­ters along with pre-requisite and co-requisite courses. With classes meeting only two nights per week, students are able to work and go to school. In addition, some courses are taught in blocks. One subject is mastered prior to moving on to additional topics.

Certificates are short programs of study that allow students to focus on a small group of course and receive the necessary skills to enter the workplace.

The Child Development program is offered to prepare students for employment in the field of early care and education. The program is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to work effectively with young children and families. Graduates may be employed as administrators in private preschool programs; as teachers in state pre- kindergarten programs, preschool programs, Head Start and Early Head Start programs; or aides in public school systems.
Students may pursue the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Child Development or a Child Development Certificate. Child Development courses focus on developing competencies involved in the direct care of young children. Both programs allow students to develop a broad base of competencies that will prepare them to guide experiences of children from birth through early childhood. The Child Development Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the field of early care and education and may be an intermediate step for those working toward a degree. Child Development courses may also be used to fulfill the educational requirements of individuals who wish to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C.

Certificates are short programs of study that allow students to focus on a small group of course and receive the necessary skills to enter the workplace.

The Child Development program is offered to prepare students for employment in the field of early care and education. The program is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge to work effectively with young children and families. Graduates may be employed as administrators in private preschool programs; as teachers in state pre- kindergarten programs, preschool programs, Head Start and Early Head Start programs; or aides in public school systems.
Students may pursue the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Child Development or a Child Development Certificate. Child Development courses focus on developing competencies involved in the direct care of young children. Both programs allow students to develop a broad base of competencies that will prepare them to guide experiences of children from birth through early childhood. The Child Development Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the field of early care and education and may be an intermediate step for those working toward a degree. Child Development courses may also be used to fulfill the educational requirements of individuals who wish to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C.

This program teaches the student the basic theory fundamentals, and application of domestic and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration. It includes disassembly and reassembly, major components, controls and accessories, equipment selection and installation, including special systems. Air conditioning classroom instruction is followed by practical exercises where the student develops skills in the use of test equipment in troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions within the systems and the use of tools and equipment in repairing actual equipment. Upon completion of the course, the student is qualified to do installation and service work.

Are you interested in how things are built... how objects are joined together? The process of welding uses heat to permanently bond objects together. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, building and bridge construction, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. The Welding Department at LBWCC prepares students for a broad background in welding with many diverse employment options. The program includes fundamental processes and skills, with an emphasis on students earning nationally-recognized certifications.

Are you interested in how things are built... how objects are joined together? The process of welding uses heat to permanently bond objects together. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, building and bridge construction, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. The Welding Department at LBWCC prepares students for a broad background in welding with many diverse employment options. The program includes fundamental processes and skills, with an emphasis on students earning nationally-recognized certifications.

Are you interested in how things are built... how objects are joined together? The process of welding uses heat to permanently bond objects together. Because of its strength, welding is used in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, building and bridge construction, and thousands of other manufacturing activities. The Welding Department at LBWCC prepares students for a broad background in welding with many diverse employment options. The program includes fundamental processes and skills, with an emphasis on students earning nationally-recognized certifications.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics consist of a study of the principles of diesel engines as well as laboratory experiences with actual diesel equipment. While there is an emphasis on diesel engines, all other components of diesel and gasoline equipment are studied to the extent that an individual completing this program should require nothing but additional experience to be able to perform at the level expected of a diesel mechanic.

The short certificate Diesel Program is designed to provide basic knowledge for students in equipment safety and mechanical fundamentals, basic engines, preventive maintenance, and CDL License Preparation.

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics Program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. The Program also includes a natural gas component which will prepare technicians to perform maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles and perform conversion of standard vehicles to utilize alternative fuels.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.

Yesterday's automobiles were simple and fun. Backyard muscle car mechanics were plentiful back then, but really well-trained professional technicians with the skills to straighten out those really tough problems have always been scarce.

Today's automobiles are still fun, but they aren't simple any more. And, while backyard mechanics are still around, they are fewer in number, and well-trained technicians are increasingly hard to find. One aftermarket service magazine puts the shortage of competent techs in the United States at more than one million, and as many as 15,000 new positions are opening yearly.

At LBW Community College we strive to train students to become qualified, successful auto technicians by providing knowledge and capability, primarily through hands-on work, but also through interactive classroom and virtual vehicle experiences.

Yesterday's automobiles were simple and fun. Backyard muscle car mechanics were plentiful back then, but really well-trained professional technicians with the skills to straighten out those really tough problems have always been scarce.

Today's automobiles are still fun, but they aren't simple any more. And, while backyard mechanics are still around, they are fewer in number, and well-trained technicians are increasingly hard to find. One aftermarket service magazine puts the shortage of competent techs in the United States at more than one million, and as many as 15,000 new positions are opening yearly.

At LBW Community College we strive to train students to become qualified, successful auto technicians by providing knowledge and capability, primarily through hands-on work, but also through interactive classroom and virtual vehicle experiences.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics consist of a study of the principles of diesel engines as well as laboratory experiences with actual diesel equipment. While there is an emphasis on diesel engines, all other components of diesel and gasoline equipment are studied to the extent that an individual completing this program should require nothing but additional experience to be able to perform at the level expected of a diesel mechanic.

The short certificate Diesel Program is designed to provide basic knowledge for students in equipment safety and mechanical fundamentals, basic engines, preventive maintenance, and CDL License Preparation.

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics Program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. The Program also includes a natural gas component which will prepare technicians to perform maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles and perform conversion of standard vehicles to utilize alternative fuels.

The mission of the Computer Science Short Certificate Program is to prepare students for employment in entry level positions requiring skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and data base management. The program mission supports the College Mission by providing academic and technical instruction and workforce development.

The mission of the Computer Science Short Certificate Program is to prepare students for employment in entry level positions requiring skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and data base management. The program mission supports the College Mission by providing academic and technical instruction and workforce development.

The Computer Science curriculum is composed of a series of comprehensive courses designed to prepare students for employment in the field of computer science. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles, procedures, coding, peripheral equipment, computer center operations, networking, and programming techniques. The programming languages studied include Apple Swift, JAVA, Visual Basic and C++. Laboratory training is similar to that which is found in industry.

The Computer Science curriculum is composed of a series of comprehensive courses designed to prepare students for employment in the field of computer science. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles, procedures, coding, peripheral equipment, computer center operations, networking, and programming techniques. The programming languages studied include Apple Swift, JAVA, Visual Basic and C++. Laboratory training is similar to that which is found in industry.

The Computer Science curriculum is composed of a series of comprehensive courses designed to prepare students for employment in the field of computer science. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles, procedures, coding, peripheral equipment, computer center operations, networking, and programming techniques. The programming languages studied include Apple Swift, JAVA, Visual Basic and C++. Laboratory training is similar to that which is found in industry.

The Computer Science curriculum is composed of a series of comprehensive courses designed to prepare students for employment in the field of computer science. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles, procedures, coding, peripheral equipment, computer center operations, networking, and programming techniques. The programming languages studied include Apple Swift, JAVA, Visual Basic and C++. Laboratory training is similar to that which is found in industry.

The Computer Science curriculum is composed of a series of comprehensive courses designed to prepare students for employment in the field of computer science. Emphasis is placed on fundamental principles, procedures, coding, peripheral equipment, computer center operations, networking, and programming techniques. The programming languages studied include Apple Swift, JAVA, Visual Basic and C++. Laboratory training is similar to that which is found in industry.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a two year Associate in Applied Science Degree program. A new DMS class is selected each year to begin the program in the fall term. DMS program students continue the program for four consecutive semesters and graduate with a degree at the end of the fall term the following year. As a CAAHEP accredited program, graduates may become registered through the ARDMS in Abdomen or OB/GYN as early as 60 days prior to graduation. This program of study is designed to provide didactic and clinical training in the field of general diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound). Sonographers, also known as Ultrasound Technologists, or Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, use advanced imaging procedures. The student will receive training in the fields of acoustic principles and safety, abdominal, obstetrical, gynecologic, and small parts sonography. Graduates may have the opportunity to complete an additional semester upon graduation to receive a Vascular Certificate for the practice of Vascular Sonography.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a two year Associate in Applied Science Degree program. A new DMS class is selected each year to begin the program in the fall term. DMS program students continue the program for four consecutive semesters and graduate with a degree at the end of the fall term the following year. As a CAAHEP accredited program, graduates may become registered through the ARDMS in Abdomen or OB/GYN as early as 60 days prior to graduation. This program of study is designed to provide didactic and clinical training in the field of general diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound). Sonographers, also known as Ultrasound Technologists, or Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, use advanced imaging procedures. The student will receive training in the fields of acoustic principles and safety, abdominal, obstetrical, gynecologic, and small parts sonography. Graduates may have the opportunity to complete an additional semester upon graduation to receive a Vascular Certificate for the practice of Vascular Sonography.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a two year Associate in Applied Science Degree program. A new DMS class is selected each year to begin the program in the fall term. DMS program students continue the program for four consecutive semesters and graduate with a degree at the end of the fall term the following year. As a CAAHEP accredited program, graduates may become registered through the ARDMS in Abdomen or OB/GYN as early as 60 days prior to graduation. This program of study is designed to provide didactic and clinical training in the field of general diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound). Sonographers, also known as Ultrasound Technologists, or Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, use advanced imaging procedures. The student will receive training in the fields of acoustic principles and safety, abdominal, obstetrical, gynecologic, and small parts sonography. Graduates may have the opportunity to complete an additional semester upon graduation to receive a Vascular Certificate for the practice of Vascular Sonography.

The program is designed for the purpose of preparing students to keep the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other health practitioners running smoothly. Students learn to update and file patients’ medical records, fill out insurance forms, arrange for hospital admissions and laboratory services, answer telephones, greet patients, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, and handle billing and bookkeeping. Work habits and attitude, as well as the ability to communicate effectively, are an integral part of the program. To validate skills and receive an industry-recognized credential, students are required to complete the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam in Microsoft Word. Additional MOS exams for credentials are available to students such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

The goal of the LBW Community College's Surgical Technology program is to produce knowledgeable graduates who have developed the essential behaviors of the profession, are prepared to successfully complete the National Certification Exam, and can perform as skilled entry-level surgical technologists. The program will accomplish this through education in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (attitude) learning domains. The program provides the qualified and motivated applicant with learning experiences that are supportive and responsive to individual needs. These experiences are facilitated by qualified faculty and/or preceptors and are designed to help students learn to apply theory to practice.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.

Would you like to possess technical skills that make you employable all over the world? Would you like to be qualified for interesting, well-paying jobs? Would you like the opportunity to always be learning about new and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then consider a career in industrial electronics.

Electronic equipment is the life source in the world of business today. Electronically-driven controls direct production processes on factory floors, operate electric generating plants and even provide for the national defense through radar and missile technology. These complex pieces of electronic equipment must be installed, maintained and repaired by electronics technicians. Interested in understanding how this equipment works? Industrial Electronics LBWCC can teach you and prepare you for a job in the field of electronics.