Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure Requirements By State
Physical Therapist
Elgin Community College offers several programs leading to professional licensure and/or certification in the State of Illinois. Effective July 1, 2020, the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 34 CFR 668.43 requires disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. Disclosures are provided for all states in the state guide and indicate whether the program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements, or has not yet been determined for each state.
Data Last Updated on 08/26/2021
Video Overview
Physical therapist assistants (PTA) are educated health care providers who assist the physical therapist (PT) in providing physical therapy services.
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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: 7:30 am to 7 pm
Fridays: Closed
*Bilingual Admissions Coordinator: 847-214-7689
Contact
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Building A, Room A153.03
847-214-7289
physicaltherapyinfo@elgin.edu