Lake Land College

PTA Program Data

Below is complete information including curriculum, learning format, tuition and fees, student outcomes, accreditation, student reviews, and application deadlines for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Lake Land College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Lake Land College PTA Program Overview

Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, offers a well-respected Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program leading to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS.PTA) degree. The program is designed for students who want to enter the healthcare field and support physical therapists in providing rehabilitative care. Typically completed over two years, the PTA program requires around 68 credit hours of coursework that blends classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences at local healthcare facilities.
Core courses include anatomy and physiology, therapeutic exercises, kinesiology, medical terminology, and patient care techniques. Students also participate in supervised clinical rotations throughout central Illinois—offering valuable real-world experience close to home.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs. Lake Land’s PTA graduates consistently achieve strong pass rates on licensure exams and enjoy high job placement rates within hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and nursing homes across East Central Illinois.

Tuition at Lake Land College remains affordable compared to four-year institutions; financial aid and scholarships are available for qualifying students. Unique features of this program include small class sizes that foster personalized instruction and support from experienced faculty members deeply connected with area employers.

Located just off I-57 in Mattoon—a welcoming community known for its friendly atmosphere—Lake Land College emphasizes diversity and inclusion while preparing students for rewarding careers as essential members of the rehabilitation team.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Lake Land College as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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