Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The program has two components, didactic and clinical. Classroom instruction includes theory and laboratory practice in a variety of assessments and interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, physical agents, gait analysis and training, and therapeutic massage.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1089.00 Hours / 75.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,395.00 |
| Books | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $220.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $51.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,466.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA and other grants
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for more exact prices. All students must submit an Elgin Community college admission application. There are additional fees for lab coat, gait belt and more that you will be expected to pay.3Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.4
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Please see online and catalog description
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
The program has two components, didactic and clinical. Classroom instruction includes theory and laboratory practice in a variety of assessments and interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, physical agents, gait analysis and training, and therapeutic massage.
Established in 2007
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1089.00 Hours / 75.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,395.00 |
| Books | $1,800.00 |
| Tests | $220.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $51.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,466.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- WIOA and other grants
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for more exact prices. All students must submit an Elgin Community college admission application. There are additional fees for lab coat, gait belt and more that you will be expected to pay.3Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.4
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Please see online and catalog description
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes