Physical Therapist Assistant
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.
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!
Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS Info
Additional Program Information
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 PTA program and pre-requisites are encouraged to attend an online information session via Microsoft Teams.
PTA Info Session Registration
Key Contacts
Explore Careers and paths in Physical Therapist Assisting
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at LWTech leads to a variety of career opportunities in the field. The examples below show how different certificates and degrees may connect to potential job paths. While we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, this information is meant to help you explore your options and plan for your future.
You can choose to enter the workforce after completing a certificate or continue your education to expand your career options over time. Here are some examples of what that path can look like:
Start working after your certificate or associate degree
Upon completing the Physical Therapist Assistant AAS-T, students may be prepared for to work as Physical Therapist Assistants in areas including but not limited to:
- Outpatient Clinics
- Pediatrics
- Hospitals
- Skilled Nursing Care
- Home Health
- Industrial Rehab
- Public Schools
Continue your education and advance your career
You can also continue building your skills through additional bachelor’s degree programs.
Examples of bachelor’s degree options at LWTech include:
Other examples of bachelor’s degree options include:
- Health Promotion and Management at Bellevue College
- Health Management and Leadership at Bellevue College
- Health Informatics at Bellevue College
- Allied Health at Seattle Central College
Students with a bachelor’s degree may be prepared for roles such as:
- Rehab Directors
- Health Education Specialists
- Healthcare Social Workers/Case Managers
- Assistant Professors
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Health Educators
- Data Managers
- Research Coordinators
- Health Analysts
Note: Student should contact an advisor at the transfer college to determine specific transfer requirements.
Graduate Degree Opportunities
After completing a bachelor’s degree, students may choose to pursue graduate education in related fields. Examples may include:
- Doctor at Physical Therapy at University of Washington
- Physician Associate at University of Washington
- Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics at University of Washington
- Online Master’s options at Western Governors University
- Master of Science at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
- Master of Professional Studies at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
- Master of Sports Leadership at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Students with a graduate degree may be prepared for roles such as:
Note: Students completing an LWTech BAS degree may be eligible to complete the above degrees if pre-requisites for the chosen program are fulfilled. See an advisor to plan your future education.