Pre-Physical Therapy A.S. (Plan 11AB-PPT)

Physical Therapists are licensed health care practitioners who assist patients to reduce pain and improve or restore mobility. They can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition(s) so that they may achieve long term health and wellness benefits. Physical Therapists examine each patient and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. They also work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for more active lifestyles.

Students who intend to complete an AS degree at the College of Lake County and transfer to a pre-professional program at a four-year college or university should become familiar with the requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer very early in their studies.

To complete the Pre-Physical Therapy transfer degree students should complete the requirements for the Associate in Science degree and choose area of concentration electives only after consulting with the department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2029.