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Physical Therapist Assistant

Clinton, Muscatine & Scott Community College

Program Description
Physical Therapy Assistant is a cooperative program between Eastern Iowa Community College District and Black Hawk College.

Fundamentals taught under the supervision of a physical therapist include utilizing various physical agents such as heat, cold, light, water, electricity, and sound. The students will also be able to administer massage and therapeutic exercise as well as teach gait and other activities of daily living. This intensive program is conducted over five consecutive semesters.  Courses are offered in a classroom setting* at the Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus located in Moline, IL with required clinical practicums available throughout a large regional area.  At completion of the program students are awarded an A.A.S. and will be eligible to take the examination for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.

Students enroll in the Physical Therapy Assistant courses through their home college (CCC, MCC, or SCC) to take advantage of our in-state tuition rates.  Additional course lab fees will total approximately $1800 for the program.  Students will need to purchase several miscellaneous items (goniometer, gait belt, name tag) at an approximate cost of $50.

Have questions?
If you have not yet registered for classes at one of our colleges, an admissions representative will be happy to answer your questions regarding cooperative programs with Black Hawk College.

If you are a current student, please contact your advisor or Academic Advising at your college:

Clinton: 563-244-7001

Muscatine: 563-288-6001

Scott: 563-441-4181

 

*Note that only general education courses may be offered online.