Program Details

Program Name

Physical Therapist Assistant

Program Website

https://www.swtc.edu/academics/programs/health-occupations/physical-therapist-assistant

Institution

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00121_00063

Format

Online and In-Person

Program Description

Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of a physical therapist. Their duties include: assisting the physical therapist with treatment programs according to the plan of care; training patients in exercises and activities of daily living; conducting treatments; using special equipment; administering modalities and other treatment procedures; and reporting to the physical therapist about the patient s responses.

Education Needed for Enrollment

None

This Program is Offered

Fall and Spring

Duration

This program takes approximately 40 hours per week for 72 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Application Deadline

None

Program Curriculum

Document 1

Related Occupations

Physical Therapist Assistants
Therapists, All Other
Physical Therapist Aides

Credit Hours

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Yes

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Associate degree

Name of Associated Credential

Associate Degree

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$10,550.00

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$10,550.00

Refund Policy

https://www.swtc.edu/student-resources/financial-resources/student-refunds

Covers the period July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Fennimore Campus

1800 Bronson Blvd.
Fennimore, Wisconsin 53809

Online SWTC

http://www.swtc.edu
1800 Bronson Blvd.
Fennimore, Wisconsin 53809

Program Contact(s)

Cynde Larsen

Dean of Health Occupations
clarsen@swtc.edu
(608) 822-2642

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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