Lackawanna College Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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Welcome to the Lackawanna College Physical Therapist Assistant program page!

04/21/2026

🧠✨ Learning how to think like a PTA… one question at a time.

Before jumping into today’s lecture and lab, our students kicked things off by creating their own multiple choice questions based on prior material 👏

Why does this matter?
Because it’s not just about memorizing content—it’s about:
✔️ Applying concepts
✔️ Identifying what really matters
✔️ Thinking like you’re already sitting for boards

This kind of active review helps bridge the gap between lecture ➡️ lab ➡️ real patient care 💪

And yes… PTAs absolutely need strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills—this is where it starts.

04/17/2026

clinicians in the making 👏🦵

Our first-year PTA students have been diving into special tests for the knee in Orthopedic Management—and yes… we may have turned the Thessaly Test into a dance move 😄

But behind the laughs is serious skill-building:
🔍 Clinical reasoning
👐 Hands-on assessment
🧠 Connecting anatomy to function

And a little myth-busting moment—YES, PTAs do learn and perform assessment techniques. While the physical therapist completes the initial evaluation, PTAs play a key role in collecting ongoing assessment data like this to track progress and guide treatment after these tests are done initially.

Because learning how to assess is just as important as knowing what you’re assessing….

Safe to say… this group is finding a lot dance moves in more ways than one 💃🕺

04/11/2026

Future clinicians in action 👏
Our PTA students stepped into the teaching role, guiding lab observers through the Thomas Test and helping them understand key stretches for hip flexor, re**us femoris, and IT band tightness.

The best part? Our observers jumped right in, asked great questions, and fully embraced the experience.

So proud of the knowledge, confidence, and leadership our students continue to demonstrate. They truly are the greatest. 💙

04/05/2026

🐣🌷 Happy Easter from the Lackawanna College PTA Program! 🌷🐣

Wishing all of our students, staff, clinical partners, and community a joyful day filled with hope, renewal, and time with loved ones.

As future PTAs, we’re reminded that growth—both personally and professionally—comes from dedication, compassion, and a commitment to helping others thrive. 💙

Enjoy the day, recharge, and come back ready to keep making a difference!

03/31/2026

Is the program the right fit for you?

If you’re looking for a program that emphasizes hands-on learning, strong outcomes, and real clinical experience from loyal clinical partners, this could be your path into healthcare.

Our program has achieved:
✔️ 100% Ultimate NPTAE pass rate
✔️ 100% employment rate

But more importantly, we focus on preparing students to become confident, capable clinicians who are outstanding critical thinkers and professionals!

Not sure yet?
One of the best ways to decide is by completing lab observation hours 👇

During observation, you can:
✔️ Sit in on a PTA class
✔️ Meet current students and staff
✔️ Learn about the application process
✔️ Ask questions about the profession and the program itself

📩 DM us “PTA” to learn how to get started or just comment below!

03/27/2026

✨ Future healthcare professionals in the making ✨

We loved welcoming high school students from Wallenpaupack and Honesdale School Districts to explore the world of health sciences with us!

Our PTA students stepped into the role of leaders and educators as we worked through a mock patient case—“Mrs. Jones” following a total hip replacement 🦴

Together, they practiced:
🛏️ Bed mobility & transfers
🚶‍♂️ Gait training
💪 Therapeutic exercises
🤝 Team-based patient care

What made this day so special was the collaboration—students learning from students, asking questions, building confidence, and getting a real glimpse into what a future in healthcare can look like.

Moments like these remind us how powerful hands-on learning and mentorship can be 💙

Who knows… we may have met some future PTA students today 👀

03/26/2026

💪 Strong hands, strong future clinicians!

Today in lab, our PTA students dove into hand and wrist assessment—and yes, we turned it into a little friendly competition 😉

From testing grip strength to applying what they’re learning in real time, it was amazing to see both skill and teamwork on display. And of course… we had to crown our male and female grip strength champions for this cohort 🏆

Moments like this remind us that learning doesn’t have to be boring—it can be hands-on, engaging, and a whole lot of fun 👏

Future PTAs in the making… and getting stronger every day 💙 p. s. Dr. Reedy was in last place for everything 🤦🏻‍♀️

03/25/2026

Kinesiology lab…but make it competitive 😄

Our PTA students took hip movements to the next level today with Dr. Murray—putting their hip abduction, flexion, and extension to the test in the most fun way possible 👀

Who knew splits could double as a lab skill?!

Moments like these remind us that learning isn’t just about learning and applying what we learn about muscles and joint kinematics—it’s about moving, laughing, and truly understanding the body.

💬 Would you pass the splits test?!

03/20/2026

Happy Birthday to our one and only Professor K!! 🎉

The definition of dedication? Showing up on your birthday and STILL pouring into the next generation of PTAs — even putting one of our students to work as their clinical instructor 👏

Cathy, your passion, mentorship, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. Our students are better because of YOU — not just for what you teach, but how you lead.

We are so lucky to have you as part of our PTA family 💙

Help us wish Professor K the happiest birthday and a year full of continued impact, joy, and maybe a little well-deserved rest too! 🎂

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03/18/2026

Spring Break may be here 🌴… but we’re still thinking about moments like this 👇

Last week, our Year 1 students recently got hands-on with therapeutic laser in modalities lab—and this is just the beginning of building their clinical skillset 💡

From classroom ➡️ hands-on ➡️ real patient care
That’s how we do it at Lackawanna 💪

Enjoy the break, Class of 2027… we’ve got more coming your way soon 👀🔥

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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!!

Address

501 Madison Avenue
Scranton, PA
18509

Telephone

+15709616100

Website

https://www.lackawanna.edu/degree/physical-therapist-assistant/

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