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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: $ 22,324

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,630
  • Technology Fees: $ 1,316
  • General Student Fees: $ 5
  • 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), Health Insurance, background check, drug/alcohol screening, industry student membership)
  • Other Cost / Expenses: $ 938 (instruments/tools, uniforms/shoes, etc.)
  • Travel: $ 500
  • Differential Fees: $ 2121

Estimated Cost for Prerequisites: $ 2,694

  • Resident Tuition: $ 2,320
  • Technology Fees: $ 224
  • General Student Fees: $ 150
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0

Rogue Community College Campus - Estimated Cost for Program: $ 27,198

  • Resident Tuition: $ 13,630
  • Technology Fees: $ 1,316
  • General Student Fees: $ 30
  • One Time Student Fee: $ 30
  • Online Course Fee: $ 580
  • 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), Health Insurance, 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: $ 2121

Estimated Cost for Prerequisites: $ 2,544

  • Resident Tuition: $ 2,320
  • Technology Fees: $ 224
  • General Student Fees: $ 0
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

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 the PTA Application Information website.

Program Requirements

All courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.

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:
BI 102Organismal Systems

4
BI 231Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

4
HP 150Human Body Systems 1

3

Human Biology (BI 102 Organismal Systems) Note

  • Only the Human Biology section of BI 102 will count as meeting this requirement
  • Students who complete BI 102 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).

Writing options: See Footnote 1.

Physics options: See Footnote 2.

General Education

MTH 065Elementary Algebra

4
COMM 115Introduction to Intercultural Communication

4
Or
COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4
Human Biology - see options

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 section) 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 201ZIntroduction to Psychology I

    4
    PSY 202ZIntroduction to Psychology II

    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 - Musculoskeletal Conditions

    5
    PTA 104LPT Interventions - Musculoskeletal Conditions 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 - Neuromuscular Conditions

    5
    PTA 204LPT Interventions - Neuromuscular Conditions Lab

    2
    PTA 205PT Interventions - Complex Health Conditions

    4
    PTA 205LPT Interventions - Complex Health Conditions 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 122Z, WR 123, or WR 227Z are also accepted (including Honors "H" or prior versions of these courses). 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 (MTH/STAT) 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

    • To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
    • 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 Therapy 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: 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085

    Phone: 703-706-3245

    Email: accreditation@apta.org

    Website: CAPTE

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

    Sample Term Planner

    Physical Therapist Assistant Sample Term Planner

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