Physical Therapist Assistant
Program of Study
The program is a two-year, concentrated, restricted admission Associate of Applied Science degree program. All required program courses are found in the catalog.
Admission decisions are made in the spring and/or summer. Students are admitted no more than once a year for a fall-term start date.
Interested in applying? Learn more about the student experience (see below) then visit our Application Information page or contact program advising at PTAProgram@lanecc.edu.
First year students
- Attend PTA lectures through LaneOnline in fall, winter, and spring terms
- Engage in face-to-face and blended laboratory classes every Thursday for 6-8+ hours on the Eugene campus and Table Rock campus in fall, winter and spring terms
- Meet on campus or virtually for scheduled mandatory program and class presentations
- Complete all general education and discipline studies for the AAS degree
- Study and work with peers 32+ hours a week
- Practice skills (supervised and unsupervised) in open lab
- Prepare for clinical internships by meeting medical, background check, CPR, and drug and alcohol screen requirements
Second year students
- Attend PTA lectures through LaneOnline in fall, winter, and spring terms
- Engage in intensive, blended laboratory classes on selected Tuesdays at the Eugene campus and Table Rock campus in fall and winter
- Travel to internships during weeks 3-9 for six weeks of full time (4-5 days/week, 7-10 hours/day) supervised clinical practice in a rehabilitation setting in fall, winter, and spring terms
- Placement in clinical internships is subject to outcomes of a criminal background check, proof of immunity to certain diseases, drug and alcohol screen, and current AHA CPR for Healthcare Professional
- Present a service learning project to the community
- Prepare for the Prepare for the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination