Students
interested in pursuing a career as a physical therapist assistant
are invited to attend a free information session, at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday,
April 24, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Reservations are required.
This
session is designed to showcase Oakton's physical therapist assistant
program. Oakton's PTA program prepares students to provide skilled,
direct patient care in a variety of health care settings, under the
supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Employment
forecasts for the next five years show that PTA opportunities are
expected to grow faster than average. Oakton's curriculum is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of
the American Physical Therapy Association.
For more information or to reserve a seat at this free info session,
call 847-635-1629.