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Your Physical Therapist Assistant Pathway

Join LWTech’s Physical Therapist Assistant program for immersive hands-on learning paired with strong theoretical foundations. Under the guidance of expert instructors, you'll engage in practical lab sessions, applying your learning to real-life scenarios.

In your program, you’ll benefit from small class settings, ensuring personalized attention and hands-on training for an enriched learning experience.

A Physical Therapist Assistant student measures range of motion on a patient, while other students practice walker mobility in the background

Graduating from this program equips you with skills to successfully work as a Physical Therapist Assistant. You’ll also be eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) and to apply for state licensure as a PTA. Licensure is required in the state of Washington.

Your degree isn't just a milestone; it's a seamless gateway to a rewarding career in health sciences.

Discover a world of opportunities with our Physical Therapist Assistant program at LWTech!

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Additional Program Information

  • Physical Therapy Assistant Program Admission Dates
    • Fall
  • Physical Therapy Assistant Program Format
    • On-campus

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  • Entry into the Physical Therapist Assistant program requires completion of LWTech's general online application.
  • In addition, students applying to the PTA program are selected on a competitive basis called Selective Admission. This program has additional application and qualification requirements with application deadlines unique to the program.

LWTech does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework you might be required to complete may increase the program length.

At LWTech, we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committed to your inclusion at the college. This program of study leads to an industry or specific employers that may require a full or partial background check as well as a drug test before you start the job. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at the college and you can talk with an advisor about alternative options that may be similar to this program.

 

Accreditation

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology 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 (425) 739-8381 or email selective.admission@lwtech.edu

To find more information about the program costs please visit PTA Program Financial Fact Sheet.

To be eligible for employment, graduates must also take and pass the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).

Information Sessions

Students interested in learning more about the OTA program and pre-requisites are encouraged to attend an online information session via Microsoft Teams. 

Microsoft Teams Meeting Information and Dates

Prospective students should contact Program Director, Molly Verschuyl, for the Teams Link to the online Information Session.

Info Sessions happen every 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

Nov. 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Dec. 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m

Jan. 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (second Wednesday)

Feb. 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Mar. 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

April 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

May 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

June 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Microsoft Teams Help

  • Teams can be used on a computer, tablet, or smartphone or you can call in.
  • Teams does not require registering for an account.
  • Visit MS Teams Support for more information and help videos.

Key Contacts

Molly Verschuyl

Assistant Professor; Physical Therapist Assistant/ Faculty Direc
Instruction

(425) 739-8223 x Email Molly

 

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