Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at Oakton College, a public institution located in Des Plaines, IL. The program falls within the physical therapy technology field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the direction of licensed physical therapists, performing therapeutic exercises, applying physical agents, and documenting patient outcomes in clinical settings.

Oakton College offers a range of technical programs alongside this health science certificate, including Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, and Building/Property Maintenance at both the one- to two-year and two- to four-year certificate levels. Students pursuing the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Oakton College enter a vocational health training program within a broad public community college in the Des Plaines area.