Program of Study

Physical Therapist Assistant

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.

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

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