Physical Therapist Assistant
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support physical therapists by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties.
Established in 1981
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1136.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,733.00 |
| Books | $1,300.00 |
| Fees | $3,384.00 |
| Tests | $783.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $915.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,115.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - English 101
- Prerequisites - Classes for admission to program
- Other - Admission to program
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
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/25/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to support physical therapists by providing assistance during patient examinations, treatment administration, and monitoring by keeping patient and related health record information and by performing a wide range of practice-related duties.
Established in 1981
CIP: 51-0806 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant.
Provider Information
Southwestern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1136.00 Hours / 71.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,733.00 |
| Books | $1,300.00 |
| Fees | $3,384.00 |
| Tests | $783.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $915.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,115.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
Application Procedure
Contact SWIC WIOA Services at 618-222-5553 with questions. See Catalog for program and acceptance requirements.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - English 101
- Prerequisites - Classes for admission to program
- Other - Admission to program
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