Path2Practice: Careers in Physical Therapy Event Registration
Join 海角社区 and OrthoIllinois on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9 to 11:30 am in Building A, Room A157. We can help you get on the path to a rewarding career as a Physical Therapist (DPT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Learn directly from both faculty and practicing clinicians about the physical therapy profession, educational pathways, and career opportunities.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9 to 11 am | Presentations |
| Learn about required coursework, curriculum, clinical partnerships, and program admissions requirements. You will also explore career opportunities and hear insights from professionals working in the field. | |
| 11 to 11:30 am | Tour |
| Tour of the Health Professions building. | |
| 11:30 am | Lunch & Networking |
| Connect with rehabilitation professionals and fellow students. | |
Additional Clinical Shadowing Opportunity
Sign up at the event to schedule a shadowing day at an OrthoIllinois location. You will observe rehabilitation clinicians in practice and gain firsthand exposure to the profession.
Unable to attend?
Sign up for an online designed for all prospective candidates of the ECC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. This course provides essential information about the profession, career outlook, program requirements, and the application and admission process.
Event Registration
Video Overview
Physical therapist assistants (PTA) are educated health care providers who assist the physical therapist (PT) in providing physical therapy services.
Accredited By
Complaints to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
CAPTE has a mechanism to consider formal complaints about physical therapy education programs (PT or PTA).
College Complaint Policy and Procedures
Complaints from clinical education sites, employers of graduates, and the general public will follow this procedure for investigation and resolution. This policy and procedure follow the organizational structure of ECC and the PTA Program. Learn more about the college procedure.
Are you unemployed or looking for a better career?
ECC is partnering with Kane County WIOA to offer free career training for in-demand jobs. Learn more and see if you qualify.
Contact
Admissions & Recruitment
Building B, Room B110
847-214-7385
Fax: 847-608-5458
admissions@elgin.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 4 pm
*Bilingual Admissions Coordinator: 847-214-7689
Contact
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Building A, Room A153.03
847-214-7289
physicaltherapyinfo@elgin.edu