FVCC Health Science Programs Achieve 100 Percent Pass andEmployment Rates

Kalispell, Mont. — Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) Medical
Laboratory Technology (MLT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Paramedicine Class of
2025 graduates all achieved 100 percent pass rates on their national certification and licensing
exams. All graduates gained employment upon licensure and moved directly into the workforce.
The results reflect FVCC’s continued focus on workforce-ready education in fields where
demand across the country remains high.
“These outcomes are more than numbers,” said Janice Heil, FVCC Health Science Department
Chair. “They represent skilled graduates stepping into essential roles in our communities, many
of them right here in the Flathead Valley.”
All of FVCC’s MLT graduates were Montana residents, with many earning positions at the labs
where they completed their clinical training. This partnership with local health care facilities is
central to the program’s success, providing practical training at the same time helping students
transition into the workforce.
The PTA program, which routinely sees 100 percent pass and employment rates, continues to
play a crucial role in providing skilled professionals to meet local demand. Connections with
hospitals, outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centers help graduates find stable, long-term
employment in their communities.
FVCC’s Paramedicine program has been expanding to serve a growing need for emergency
medical services statewide. Students from across Montana are entering essential, high-demand
roles, a number in rural areas where trained professionals are especially critical.
Each of FVCC’s health science programs is designed to meet specific workforce needs through
close collaboration with industry partners. The result is a steady pipeline of professionals who
are prepared not only to enter the field, but to make an immediate difference in the communities
they serve.

“Our programs are shaped with input from local employers who understand what skills are
needed in the field,” Heil said. “This helps ensure that when students graduate, they’re ready to
fill vital roles in Montana’s health care system.”
Public Invited to Night at the Broussard 2025
FVCC will host Night at the Broussard on Thursday, October 2, 5:30-7:30pm. The event will
feature an interactive health care simulation led by students and faculty from more than ten
nursing and health science programs.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore FVCC’s health care programs, tour facilities and
learn about careers in the health care field.
Night at the Broussard is free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend. For
more information and to sign up, visit fvcc.edu/natb.