Physical Therapy Assistant, A.A.S. degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Physical Therapy Assistant program prepares students to provide skilled, direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a variety of health care settings. Courses include classroom and laboratory instruction in such therapeutic interventions as heat and cold applications, electrotherapy, and therapeutic exercise.
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State of Illinois
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License
80 Weeks ( 1104.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,402.00 |
| Books | $4,050.00 |
| Fees | $435.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,887.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement Test
- Prerequisites - HS graduation with 2.75 gpa or GED, ACT 18 or 12hrs college credit with 2.75 gpa
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Physical Therapy Assistant, A.A.S. degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
The Physical Therapy Assistant program prepares students to provide skilled, direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a variety of health care settings. Courses include classroom and laboratory instruction in such therapeutic interventions as heat and cold applications, electrotherapy, and therapeutic exercise.
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Oakton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
State of Illinois
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License
80 Weeks ( 1104.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,402.00 |
| Books | $4,050.00 |
| Fees | $435.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,887.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Placement Test
- Reading - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement Test
- Prerequisites - HS graduation with 2.75 gpa or GED, ACT 18 or 12hrs college credit with 2.75 gpa
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes