Students
interested in pursuing a career as a physical therapist assistant
are invited to attend a free information session, at 3 p.m., Monday,
Aug. 13, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Reservations are required.
This
session is designed to showcase the Physical Therapist Assistant program
at Oakton, which 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
847-635-1896.