Physical Therapist Assistant is a program offered by American Career College in Los Angeles, CA.
Program Overview
Hands-on physical therapist assistant training prepares you to help people heal. Online classes available!
Looking for an exciting field that lets you work directly with patients?
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you learn to use stretching, exercises and your knowledge of the human body to improve patients' ability to move or reduce their pain. Through injuries, accidents, and old age, the ability to move freely is an important part of living a healthy, daily life. Help patients live their lives to the fullest by restoring their ability to move.
ACC’s 20-month Physical Therapist Assistant program combines your passion for exercise with your dedication to helping others. With over 600 hours of built-in clinical experience, you’ll get hands-on preparation for real-world patient care and have job ready skills in less than 2 years.
Our Physical Therapist Assistant program is available at:
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.Apply Now
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Curriculum
This program is offered in a blended format, combining online classes with in-person instruction for a flexible learning experience.
Learn to provide patient-specific treatments and techniques to advance functional rehabilitation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide