Primary Navigation
PTA Accreditation
- Faculty
- Course Descriptions
- Degree
- Division of Science and Health Careers
- Admission Requirements
- PTA Admission Procedures
- Essential Skills
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Information Sessions
- Program Requirements
- Clinical Training
- Contact Information
- Continuing Education
- Accreditation
- Nondiscrimination Policy
PTA Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Oakton is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association. The only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Educational Accreditation to accredit physical therapist assistant education programs, CAPTE establishes and applies standards that assure quality and continuous improvement and reflect the evolving nature of education, research and practice.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 21 noon
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.
February 12
Last day to withdraw from 16-week courses and have course dropped from record.
February 12
Last day to change to audit for 16-week courses.
February 19
Incomplete (I) grades from fall 2011 semester for which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after this date.
February 20
Presidents' Day holiday, College closed.
March 10 noon
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.
March 11
Last day to withdraw with a "W" from 16-week courses; Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after March 11.
March 12-18
Spring recess.
March 19
Classes resume after spring recess.
March 26
Registration opens for summer 2012.
April 9
Registration opens for fall 2012.
