Physical Therapist Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Program Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum provides specialized educational and clinical experiences to prepare graduates for the National Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) and to gain employment in a variety of direct patient care settings under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Physical Therapist Assistants work with patients of all ages to improve meaningful function through selected treatment interventions, data collection methods, prevention measures, and patient education. Coursework includes the study of human anatomy and physiology, human movement and kinesiology, the consequences of disease or injury, and physical therapy treatment for a variety of patient conditions affecting humans throughout the lifespan. Clinical education is provided through a variety of
partnership with hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient physical therapy clinics, and home health agencies. Students entering clinical education experiences will be required to provide a criminal background check and drug screening test before or during each rotation in addition to other requirements of the clinical education site.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
72 Weeks ( 1392.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,548.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Tests | $700.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $632.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,880.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Prerequisites - ENG 101, Math 118 or higher, BIO 116, Physics 131, Psyc 201, ESSS 101, 102, 103 & 112
- Other - Background Check, Personal Essay, 2 Letter Rec., CPR card for healthcare providers, 2.5GPA
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
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/19/2024
Program Description
The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum provides specialized educational and clinical experiences to prepare graduates for the National Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) and to gain employment in a variety of direct patient care settings under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Physical Therapist Assistants work with patients of all ages to improve meaningful function through selected treatment interventions, data collection methods, prevention measures, and patient education. Coursework includes the study of human anatomy and physiology, human movement and kinesiology, the consequences of disease or injury, and physical therapy treatment for a variety of patient conditions affecting humans throughout the lifespan. Clinical education is provided through a variety of
partnership with hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient physical therapy clinics, and home health agencies. Students entering clinical education experiences will be required to provide a criminal background check and drug screening test before or during each rotation in addition to other requirements of the clinical education site.
Established in 2015
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 93914 |
Provider Information
Malcolm X College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
72 Weeks ( 1392.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $5,548.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Tests | $700.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $632.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,880.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Physical Exam
- Math - 12th grade level
- Reading - 12th grade level
- Prerequisites - ENG 101, Math 118 or higher, BIO 116, Physics 131, Psyc 201, ESSS 101, 102, 103 & 112
- Other - Background Check, Personal Essay, 2 Letter Rec., CPR card for healthcare providers, 2.5GPA
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
- Other(Specify)