Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree is an instructional program that prepared individuals to support physical therapists by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health information and by performing a wide range of practice related duties.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1815.00 Hours / 73.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,118.00 |
| Books | $2,042.00 |
| Fees | $2,238.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $79.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,477.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd Party Loans & Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcript or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - ACT or ASSET placement
- Writing - ACT or ASSET placement
- Prerequisites - Biology
- Other - Interviews, observation hours, informational session
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree is an instructional program that prepared individuals to support physical therapists by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health information and by performing a wide range of practice related duties.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1815.00 Hours / 73.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $12,118.00 |
| Books | $2,042.00 |
| Fees | $2,238.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $79.00 |
| Total Cost | $16,477.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd Party Loans & Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcript or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - ACT or ASSET placement
- Writing - ACT or ASSET placement
- Prerequisites - Biology
- Other - Interviews, observation hours, informational session
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes