Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2024
Program Description
This program prepares students to be entry-level physical therapist assistants who function effectively in an ever-changing healthcare environment. As a cohort, students progress from classroom to clinical experiences in a variety of physical therapy settings.
Established in 2008
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1853.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,354.00 |
| Books | $2,559.00 |
| Fees | $2,855.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,232.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Student scholarships gifted by healthcare partners
Application Procedure
Meet with KCC health career advisor to obtain and file a health career program application. Acceptance into a health career program is required. Official high school and college transcripts must be submitted to KCC at time of application. Complete COMPASS testing prior to appointment.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English
- Writing - Combined reading and writing score equal or greater than 80, reading no lower than 38.
- Prerequisites - One year High School chemistry and one year High School biology.
- Other - Criminal background check, CPR
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 11
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2024
Program Description
This program prepares students to be entry-level physical therapist assistants who function effectively in an ever-changing healthcare environment. As a cohort, students progress from classroom to clinical experiences in a variety of physical therapy settings.
Established in 2008
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Kankakee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1853.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,354.00 |
| Books | $2,559.00 |
| Fees | $2,855.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,232.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,000.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Student scholarships gifted by healthcare partners
Application Procedure
Meet with KCC health career advisor to obtain and file a health career program application. Acceptance into a health career program is required. Official high school and college transcripts must be submitted to KCC at time of application. Complete COMPASS testing prior to appointment.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English
- Writing - Combined reading and writing score equal or greater than 80, reading no lower than 38.
- Prerequisites - One year High School chemistry and one year High School biology.
- Other - Criminal background check, CPR
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)