Physical Therapist Assistant Information Sessions
Attend a health professions program information session to see if this and its related career suits your interests and goals. Sessions will also review the special application process you must complete to enroll in health care studies at ECC.
Path2Practice: Careers in Physical Therapy - October 23, 2026 (In-Person)
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Overview
Join Elgin Community College and OrthoIllinois for presentations, tours, and networking as you explore rewarding career opportunities in physical therapy and physical therapist assisting. Learn how to get started on your path to a fulfilling healthcare career. Registration is required.
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Date & Time
Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9 to 11:30 am.
Online Offerings
Sign up for an information session course designed for all prospective candidates of the ECC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. This course is offered entirely online and can be completed at any time before or on the date of enrollment through our instant enrollment course catalog.
Video Overview
Physical therapist assistants (PTA) are educated health care providers who assist the physical therapist (PT) in providing physical therapy services.
Accredited By
Complaints to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
CAPTE has a mechanism to consider formal complaints about physical therapy education programs (PT or PTA). Please refer to the CAPTE website for complaints.
College Complaint Policy and Procedures
Complaints from clinical education sites, employers of graduates, and the general public will follow this procedure for investigation and resolution. This policy and procedure follow the organizational structure of ECC and the PTA Program. Learn more about the college procedure.
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Contact
Admissions & Recruitment
Building B, Room B110
847-214-7385
Fax: 847-608-5458
admissions@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 4 pm
*Bilingual Admissions Coordinator: 847-214-7689
Contact
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Building A, Room A153.03
847-214-7289
physicaltherapyinfo@elgin.edu