Physical Therapy Assistant
This program is offered in partnership with Lane Community College to Rogue Community College district students.
This program prepares students to function as competent entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants in a variety of practice settings and to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and practice as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
Students who wish to attend Lane’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program at the RCC Table Rock Campus in White City are welcome to apply for program admission. For more information about admissions at our Eugene or distant campus, contact advisers at [email protected] and visit the Lane CC Application Information page.
Program Information
This Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded by Lane Community College with RCC offering program prerequisites, general education classes and related coursework. Financial aid may be available through LCC. Contact Lane's Financial Aid office for details. Visit Lane’s Physical Therapist Assistant program home page for additional information and accreditation status.
Students enrolled in the RCC-Table Rock distant campus pay an additional $1000 per term when enrolled in lab courses.
Career Overview
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide direct, hands-on physical therapy interventions for individuals recovering from illness or injury. PTAs document treatment and support the physical therapist by performing assigned routine clinical functions. PTAs are valued members of the health care team who educate and advocate for patients and families. PTAs earn family wages and are in high demand in Oregon. Employment forecasting information is on the program’s home webpage.
Application Process
All prospective students complete their PTA program application online. The online application will guide you through each step of the application process. Students are encouraged to visit the PTA Program Application Information webpage, and the 2025 Program Application video demonstration for detailed instructions on application requirements before they apply.
Links to Lane Community College Physical Therapist Assistant web pages for application:
- Physical Therapist Assistant Overview
- Physical Therapist Assistant Degree Information
- Technical Standards
- Application Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Articulation, Employment, & Professional Links
- Clinical Education Resources
Contacts:
LCC PTA Program Advisor, [email protected]
Christina Howard, PTA Program Coordinator 541-463-5764
