Lackawanna College Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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Interested in applying to the Lackawanna College PTA Program?One of the best ways to explore the program is by completin...
03/16/2026

Interested in applying to the Lackawanna College PTA Program?

One of the best ways to explore the program is by completing observation hours!

During observation, prospective students can:
✔️ Observe a PTA class
✔️ Meet program staff
✔️ Learn more about the profession
✔️ Review the application process and prerequisites

It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and see what the program experience is really like.

📩 Reach out to learn more about scheduling observation hours. Comment OBSERVE below or DM us for more info!

03/13/2026

📣 Future PTAs— Your Journey Starts Here!
Did you know that the Lab Observation Hours are a mandatory (and incredibly eye‑opening!) part of the PTA application process? 👀✨
During your observation, you’ll:�✔️ See our PTA students in action�✔️ Experience hands‑on lab activities�✔️ Meet faculty + ask questions about the app process!�✔️ Discover whether our program is the right fit for YOU
✨ Reminder: Seats for Fall 2026 / Class of 2028 are filling FAST.�If you’re planning to apply… now’s the time to at least secure your observation spot!
👇 Comment “OBSERVATION” below or DM us to reserve your lab observation hours before spots are gone!
💙 Your future in the program starts today!!

03/09/2026

Midterm review… but make it active. 🧠✍️

Today the students practiced live blurting on their whiteboards — quickly recalling key concepts from memory before checking their notes regarding upper extremity anatomy, kinesiology, and orthopedics.

It’s messy, fast, and one of the best ways to strengthen recall for exam prep and boards-style thinking.

Future PTAs in action! 💪

Last Tuesday evening, our first-year students had the opportunity to participate in an incredible interprofessional ed...
03/03/2026

Last Tuesday evening, our first-year students had the opportunity to participate in an incredible interprofessional education event at Marywood University.

Students collaborated with peers preparing for careers across a variety of healthcare professions including physician assistant, occupational therapy assistant, speech-language pathology, music therapy, recreational therapy, and more.

Together, they worked through a real-life patient case involving a young individual with a traumatic brain injury, discussing how each profession contributes throughout the patient’s continuum of care — from acute care to rehabilitation and long-term recovery.

Experiences like this help students understand the importance of communication, teamwork, and collaboration in healthcare.

We are proud of our students for representing the Lackawanna College PTA Program and for embracing the opportunity to learn alongside future healthcare colleagues.

Interprofessional collaboration truly makes better patient care possible.





📍 Why study PTA in Scranton, PA ?You don’t need to move far to build a meaningful healthcare career.
02/28/2026

📍 Why study PTA in Scranton, PA ?

You don’t need to move far to build a meaningful healthcare career.

📍 Why study PTA in Scranton, PA You don’t need to move far to build a meaningful healthcare career.
02/28/2026

📍 Why study PTA in Scranton, PA

You don’t need to move far to build a meaningful healthcare career.

02/12/2026

Balance. Coordination. Critical thinking. 🔥

Our first-year PTA students are in their second semester, orthopedic lab — and today was all about applying what they’ve been learning in lecture to real movement.

From static balance ➡️ dynamic challenges
From simple tasks ➡️ layered coordination drills
From “what does this mean?” ➡️ “I know exactly why we’re doing this.”

It’s one thing to memorize systems in class.
It’s another to analyze posture, modify base of support, progress difficulty, and give purposeful cues in real time.

And yes… they had a LOT of fun doing it. 👏

Proud of this group for stepping outside their comfort zones, collaborating with lab partners, and thinking like clinicians — not just students.

This is how confidence is built.
This is how future PTAs grow. 💙

📝 Thinking about becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant?We will break the application process down step-by-step so you...
02/06/2026

📝 Thinking about becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant?

We will break the application process down step-by-step so you’re never guessing. Just DM us for more info and we can set up a lab observation, phone call, meeting, and more!

🔗 Check out our app on our website- link in bio

01/29/2026

Hands-on > remote (especially after snow days!) ✨

Our first-year PTA students were busy today 👏
We kicked off ortho with a Sticky Head Game 📝—a fun way to review their very first ortho PowerPoint and get brains moving before bodies.

Then it was back to the essentials 💪
➡️ Practicing gait & transfers
➡️ Navigating lines, tubes, IV bags, and oxygen
➡️ Applying what they learned last semester to real-life patient scenarios

It was one of those days that reminds us how much learning happens when you’re in the lab, moving, laughing, and problem-solving together. So grateful to be back in person today—snow or no snow ❄️😉

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✨ Faculty Spotlight ✨We’re proud to share that our Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE), Dr. Ashley Reedy, ...
01/27/2026

✨ Faculty Spotlight ✨

We’re proud to share that our Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE), Dr. Ashley Reedy, will be presenting as a guest speaker for PhysioU next week!

Dr. Reedy will be featured in the PTA Faculty Spotlight Webinar, discussing
📚 E-Learning
🧠 Simulation
💡 Innovation in the PTA classroom

This is a great example of how our faculty stay actively engaged in advancing PTA education beyond the classroom—bringing innovative teaching strategies, technology, and real-world application back to our students.

👏 We’re excited to see our ACCE representing program and PTA education on a national platform!

📅 Friday, February 6
⏰ 12:00–12:45 PM ET

📈 Why outcomes matter in a PTA programBehind every statistic is a graduate prepared for real-world practice.When choosin...
01/26/2026

📈 Why outcomes matter in a PTA program

Behind every statistic is a graduate prepared for real-world practice.

When choosing a PTA program, outcomes aren’t just numbers — they’re your future.

👉 Save this as you are searching for PTA programs.

💼 100% Employment Rate Post Licensure— Two Years RunningOur graduates don’t just earn a degree — they start careers!!A ...
01/21/2026

💼 100% Employment Rate Post Licensure— Two Years Running

Our graduates don’t just earn a degree — they start careers!!

A 100% employment rate post licensure means our students are meeting employer expectations and entering the workforce with confidence upon passing their boards exam.

📩 DM us “PTA” to learn more.

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Scranton, PA
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