PTA Advising

If you are interested in applying to LWIT's Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, this page will provide you with helpful information related to information sessions. See the Physical Therapist Assistant program page for curriculum information, downloading applications and detailed information regarding the PTA field.

For an overview of LWIT's Physical Therapist Assistant application process, view the updated PTA online information session at the link below (viewable in Explorer) or attend a session at the Kirkland campus (dates are provided below). 

 Online PTA Information Session

PLEASE NOTE: As of December 16, 2011 curriculum modifications have been made to the PTA curriculum plan.  PTA141 (Pathophysiology) will be a required first quarter (Summer) class for students entering the PTA program in Summer 2012.  This means students applying using the April 30, 2012 deadline that are admitted to the program will be following this new plan.  Please download the application and read it thoroughly and view the online information session above for details.

The 2013 LWIT Physical Therapist Assistant AAS program application will be available in late August/early September.  Please check the website at that time for the new application.

Kirkland Campus Information Sessions--All sessions are held in West Building, W204F, 5:00 p.m.-6:00pm.   These helpful sessions present an overview of LWIT's Physical Therapist Assistant application process. Sessions last approximately one hour and include time for questions. No RSVP is needed.  Spring Quarter sessions will be available on the following dates: April 10; May 1; May 29; June 19

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: (703) 706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org