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Health Professions - Physical Therapist Assistant
Updated May 2011
2011 Physical Therapist Assistant Application Dates
Program |
2011 App Opens |
2011 App Closes |
Notification Date | *2011 Application changes, Note: 2011 applications are in development and subject to change. | 2011 Program Changes |
| Physical Therapist Assistant 2011 Application now available |
Feb 23, 2011 | Mar 29, 2011 | Interview notify: Apr 22, 2011 Final notify: May 13, 2011 | Point based. *See Fall 2010 application for general reference. The 2011 Application and Information will be available through Moodle. See PTA website for instructions. | Lane's PTA program status is Candidacy for Accreditation. Accreditation status will be determined in October 2011. |
Career Overview
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide direct, hands-on physical therapy interventions for individuals recovering from illness or injury. PTAs work under the supervision of a physical therapist (PT) in implementing, progressing, and modifying specific treatment and interventions according to the plan of care. PTAs document treatment and support the physical therapist by performing assigned routine clinical functions. PTAs are valued members of the health care team who educate and advocate for patients and families.
Program Accreditation
The PTA program at Lane CC was granted Initial Accreditation by CAPTE for a period of five years at its fall meeting on November 4-9, 2011. (CAPTE, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email accreditation@apta.org).
Potential Rewards and Earnings
In addition to an Associate of Applied Science degree, PTAs are members of a professional and dynamic health care team, earning an average of $45,157 per year in Oregon.
Further Information
Explore linked pages to the PTA Program to learn more about program requirements and guidelines.
This information is available in alternate formats upon request by contacting Disability Services: (541) 463-5150 (voice), 463-3079 (TTY), or disabilityservices@lanecc.edu (e-mail).
