Owens Community 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 Owens Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Owens Community College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Owens Community College offers a comprehensive pathway for those interested in entering the allied health field of physical therapy. Located on the Toledo-area campus, this selective admission program prepares students to work under licensed physical therapists, helping patients regain mobility and achieve greater independence after injury or illness.
Owens’ PTA program awards an Associate Degree upon completion, typically requiring around 70 credit hours over two years. The curriculum blends classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences in local healthcare settings—such as hospitals, sports medicine clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, schools, and even home care environments throughout Northwest Ohio.

Coursework covers anatomy and physiology, therapeutic exercises for strength and flexibility, patient education techniques for injury prevention, as well as modalities that reduce pain and promote healing. Upon graduation from this CAPTE-accredited program (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education), students are eligible to sit for the state licensing exam—a key step toward employment.

Tuition is competitive among regional colleges; financial aid options include grants and scholarships. Career outlook remains strong locally due to growing demand for rehabilitative services across Lucas County and surrounding areas. Unique to Owens is its close connection with area employers through advisory committees—helping ensure graduates are workforce-ready. For more information or application details, prospective students can contact Program Chair Sara Burke at sara_burke@owens.edu or visit the Health Education Center on campus.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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