Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Accreditor CAPTE
Duration 2 years
Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
Career outlook Employers hire physical therapist assistants to carry out treatment plans through exercise, manual therapy, and gait training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Getting in What Kaskaskia College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.0
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Kaskaskia College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 2 Algebra: 2 consecutive semesters HS algebra within 5 yrs or 1 college semester math equal to KC MATH 101 or higher C or better · within 5 years Biology: 2 consecutive semesters HS biology within 5 yrs or 1 college semester equal to KC BIOL 101, 121 or 122 C or better · within 5 years Certifications 1 Personal Fitness Trainer or Massage Therapist certificate or Certified Nurse Assistant Recommended Health and background checks 1 Background check and drug screening upon entry Application basics 4 English placement into ENGL 101 (ACT English 18, SAT EBRW 480, KC Writing Placement, ENGL 100 with B, ENGL 101 with C, HS GPA 3.0 within 3 yrs, or HSE 165) within 5 years Final high school transcript or high school equivalency scores Math placement into MATH 102 (ACT Math 17, SAT Math 460, ALEKS 14, MATH 101 with C, HS GPA 3.0 with 4th year math, or HSE 165) within 5 years Section C rubric: ACT composite or SAT total within 5 years (points 2 to 4), or Section D college credit with B or better (max 4 points) within 5 years Recommended Experience 1 Observation hours (9) in a physical therapy department within 1 years 