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Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

The purpose of this program is to prepare the graduate to practice as an entry-level, licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA).

94 credits (prerequisites: 11-16 credits)

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Cost

Eugene Campus - Estimated Cost for Program: $ 22,412

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,078*
  • Technology Fees: $ 1,222
  • General Student Fees: $ 683**(Fees vary dependent location of where courses are taken)
  • One Time Student Fee: $ 30
  • Online Course Fee: $ 720 (if applicable)
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 1,100 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 2,104 (certifications-licensure-exams, application fee ($50.00), background check, drug/alcohol screening, industry student membership)
  • Other Cost / Expenses: $ 938*** (instruments/tools, uniforms/shoes, etc.)
  • Travel: $ 500
  • Differential Fees: $ 2037****

Estimated Cost for Prerequisites: $ 2,570

  • Resident Tuition: $ 2,226*
  • Technology Fees: $ 208
  • General Student Fees: $ 136**
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)

Rogue Community College Campus - Estimated Cost for Program: $ 26,969

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,078*
  • Technology Fees: $ 1,222
  • General Student Fees: $ 30**(Fees vary dependent location of where courses taken)
  • One Time Student Fee: $ 30
  • Online Course Fee: $ 720
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 1,100 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 2,104 (certifications-licensure-exams, application fee ($50.00), background check, drug/alcohol screening, industry student membership)
  • Other Cost / Expenses: $ 1,148*** (instruments/tools, uniforms/shoes, etc.)
  • Travel: $ 500
  • Distance Campus Fee: $ 5,000
  • Differential Fees: $ 2037****

Estimated Cost for Prerequisites: $ 2,434

  • Resident Tuition: $ 2,226*
  • Technology Fees: $ 208
  • General Student Fees: $ 0**  (if applicable)
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)

Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition

*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives). Any prerequisites required prior to the entry of the program will be listed separately.

**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.

***Any special info about program costs or expenses.

****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program learning outcomes are based on the guidelines of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Program graduates must demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, technical and communication skills, and behavior and conduct consistent with entry-level PTA practice. Learning outcomes have a strong emphasis on safely and effectively implementing a plan of care under the direction of a supervising physical therapist. PTAs work under the direction of the supervising physical therapist in promoting wellness, health, and recovery from health conditions that affect the movement system.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Support the supervising physical therapist in providing high-quality patient/client-centered physical therapist services

PLO 2 - Effectively communicate (face-to-face, written, or digital), actively listen, collaborate, and respond to all stakeholders with cultural humility

PLO 3 - Use theory, evidence, contextual factors, and clinical judgment to make safe and effective clinical decisions when implementing the supervising physical therapist's plan of care

PLO 4 - Value personal and professional accountability with actions that build a therapeutic alliance and the profession's collective effort to improve the health of society

PLO 5 - Perform selected physical therapy interventions and data collection skills with competence to carry out the physical therapy plan of care

Admission Information

Students are admitted once a year. Admission is restricted and is based on a program application. Please consult https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/areas-study/health-medical-and-fitness/physical-therapist-assistant/physical-therapist-assistant

Program Requirements

Prerequisites for Applying

All prerequisites must be completed prior to applying for the program.

WR 121ZComposition 1

4
HP 100Medical Terminology 1

3
PH 101Fundamentals of Physics

4
Or
PH 102Fundamentals of Physics

4
 
Human Biology - choose ONE of the following (for BI 102, see note below):
BI 102Organismal Systems

4
BI 231Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

4
HP 150Human Body Systems 1

3

Human Biology Note - students who complete BI 102 (only the Human Biology section will count as meeting this requirement) as a prerequisite will not need to take another human biology course. If HP 150 or BI 231 is completed instead, students will need to finish the series complete by to the end of Fall Term of Year 1 in the program (see more info in General Education).

WR options: See Footnote 1.

PH options: See Footnote 2.

General Education

Human Biology - see options
MTH 065Elementary Algebra

4
COMM 115Introduction to Intercultural Communication

4
Or
COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4

Human Biology -  Students who complete HP 150 or BI 231 as a prerequisite, need to finish the series. See Options 1 and 2. Students who completed BI 102 (human biology option) as a prerequisite do not need to take another Human Biology course. This requirement must be completed by the end of Fall Term of Year 1 in the program.

    • Option 1: Human Body Systems (3 credits) - complete the following:
      HP 152 - Human Body Systems 2
    • Option 2: Anatomy & Physiology (8 credits) - complete the following:
      BI 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
      BI 233 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 3

    MTH: See Footnote 3.

    Complete one of the following:

    PSY 201General Psychology

    4
    PSY 202General Psychology

    4
    PSY 203General Psychology

    4
    PSY 215Lifespan Developmental Psychology

    4

    Program Core Courses

    Must be completed for a grade of C or better. P/NP not accepted. HP 153 may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.

    HP 153Introduction to Pharmacology

    3
    PTA 100Introduction to Physical Therapy

    3
    PTA 101Introduction to Clinical Practice 1

    5
    PTA 101LIntroduction to Clinical Practice 1 Lab

    2
    PTA 103Introduction to Clinical Practice 2

    5
    PTA 103LIntroduction to Clinical Practice 2 Lab

    2
    PTA 104PT Interventions-Orthopedic Dysfunctions

    5
    PTA 104LPT Interventions-Orthopedic Dysfunctions Lab

    2
    PTA 132Applied Kinesiology 1

    3
    PTA 132LApplied Kinesiology 1 Lab

    2
    PTA 133Applied Kinesiology 2

    3
    PTA 133LApplied Kinesiology 2 Lab

    2
    PTA 200Professionalism, Ethics, and Exam Preparation

    4
    PTA 201Physical Therapy and the Older Adult

    2
    PTA 203Contemporary Topics in Physical Therapy

    2
    PTA 204PT Interventions - Neurological Dysfunctions

    5
    PTA 204LPT Interventions - Neurological Dysfunctions Lab

    2
    PTA 205PT Interventions - Complex Medical Dysfunctions

    4
    PTA 205LPT Interventions - Complex Medical Disfunctions Lab

    2
    PTA 206Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar

    2
    PTA 280ACo-op Ed: Physical Therapist Assistant - First Clinical Experience

    4-8
    PTA 280BCo-op Ed: Physical Therapist Assistant - Second Clinical Experience

    4-8
    PTA 280CCo-op Ed: Physical Therapist Assistant - Third Clinical Experience

    4-8

    HP 153: See Footnote 4.

    PTA 200: See Footnote 5.

    PTA 280A-B-C: complete 6 credits of each.

    Footnotes

    1 – WR 122, WR 123, or WR 227 is also accepted (including Honors or CCN "Z" versions). Prior bachelor's degree, verified by a transcript from US accredited institution or higher, may be used to meet the Writing requirement

    2 – PH 201 or GS 104 - Physical Science (no longer offered at LCC) will also be accepted to meet this requirement

    3 – Any math above MTH 065 is also accepted

    4 – It is not recommended to complete HP 153 in the first term of the program; students should complete no later than fall term of second year

    5 – PTA 200 meets the Human Relations requirement and cannot be substituted

    Notes

    • The following requirements must meet universal standards order to begin clinical internships Physical examination Tuberculosis (TB) screen Substance abuse screening (10-panel drug and alcohol screen), and Criminal background check.
    • Cooperative Education (Co-op) is required for second year students enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Students must complete Co-op at a program-designated co-op site.

    Licensing and Certification

    • Graduates meet education eligibility for the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

    Accreditation

    The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Lane Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

    CAPTE Address: 13030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085.

    Telephone: 703-706-3245

    Email: accreditation@apta.org

    Website: https://www.capteonline.org/

    If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 541-463-5617 or email healthprofessionsoffice@lanecc.edu

    Sample Term Planner

    Physical Therapist Assistant Term Plan 23-24

    *Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.