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A career as a physical therapist assistant is a rewarding one, where every day you are making a significant difference in someone’s life. Working under the direction of a physical therapist, PTAs use a variety of techniques and equipment to help patients recover from illnesses, injuries, or surgeries. On any given day you may work with a patient recovering from an accident, a stroke, or dealing with issues related to an illness or disease. Workplaces are as varied as there is a great need for PTAs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, community health centers, nursing homes, fitness centers, and sports training facilities. It’s a challenging career and it takes patience, empathy, and a knowledge of how the body works. It’s also one of the most gratifying careers you can choose because you are helping people gain back the ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Blackhawk's Physical Therapist Assistant is a comprehensive program giving you a solid foundation along with the skills and confidence you need to be the best PTA possible. Three required clinical courses will give you a well-rounded clinical education as you’ll get exposure to as many physical therapy services as possible. The need for PTAs continues to grow and as a graduate of our program, you will be in high demand as Blackhawk students traditionally score higher on the national examination and are better prepared to enter the workforce.
Estimated Tuition Cost
$14,348
Median Wage
$62,000
This program may have additional course requirements than what is listed.
Get in touch with our Admissions department for information on program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.
Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.
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If accepted, you will be required to complete a criminal background check, complete the health requirements, and perform drug testing before starting clinical courses. Wisconsin law requires background checks of persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to Blackhawk Technical College Health Sciences Division students. For more information about the background check, view the Criminal Background Check Information (PDF).
In accordance with Wisconsin Caregiver Background law, applicants with a criminal history may be denied placement by clinical affiliates or ineligible for national certification examinations. Applicants with any criminal background are strongly advised to meet with the program faculty and/or program advisor.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Blackhawk Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Enid Halewyn at (608) 757-7698 or email at ehalewyn@blackhawk.edu.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
Associate Degree
69 Credits
Beloit-Janesville Campus
6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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