If you're passionate about helping individuals recover from injuries, regain their mobility and lead healthier lives, ACC’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program may be the right fit for you. Our PTA program is designed to provide you with the practical skills and clinical experience necessary to excel in this dynamic field.
With one-on-one support and hands-on training, our PTA program in Orange County (Anaheim) helps prepare graduates to support patients in living their lives to the fullest by restoring their ability to move. Learn more about how ACC’s Orange County Physical Therapist Assistant program positions you to pursue a rewarding career as a physical therapist assistant.
Campus Address | 1200 North Magnolia Ave., Anaheim CA 92801 |
Program Type | Blended (in class and online) |
Program Length | Can be completed in as little as 20 months |
Financial Aid | Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify |
Accreditation | The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Anaheim and Ontario is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) |
American Career College’s Orange County campus is conveniently located where the 5 and 91 meet in the heart of Anaheim. The industry-current facility features modern classrooms and technologically advanced skills labs where students can experience hands-on instruction from distinguished faculty.
Attend a physical therapist assistant school in Orange County with accomplished faculty who are invested in your professional development.
Orange County Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director
Janice Lwin is the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director at American Career College’s Orange County campus. Dr. Lwin earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She holds a specialty certification in Manual Therapy and is Board Certified in Orthopaedics. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Lwin is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in General Psychology with an emphasis in Performance Psychology.
With a student-centric approach, Dr. Lwin exhibits a passion to educate competent clinicians and fosters a supportive community environment within the program. For her leadership and influence contributing to the success of her program, Dr. Lwin was designated 2019 Master Teacher of the Year by Elsevier and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). She was also named Faculty of the Year by American Career College.
Dr. Lwin has been published in a peer-reviewed journal and her research on physical therapy practices have been presented at state, national and international conferences. Additionally, she has published a Physical Therapist Assistant exam preparation book with McGraw Hill.
At ACC’s Orange County campus, you’ll be situated near many reputable hospitals/medical centers including, but not limited to: 1
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program in Orange County (Anaheim) can be completed in approximately 20 months. The program combines online coursework, hands-on lab training, and 600+ hours of clinical experience to help prepare students for a rewarding PTA career.
Students in PTA school receive practical training in on-campus labs and at off-site clinical sites. Students have the opportunity to develop core skills including:
Students reinforce their learning through clinical experience, wh
Graduates of the PTA program may pursue employment in:
Yes. The OC PTA program includes clinical education components, giving students the opportunity to work directly with patients in supervised healthcare environments.
ACC offers financial aid and scholarships to those who qualify. Financial aid advisors are available to help students navigate funding options, including scholarships, grants, federal aid, and other tuition assistance programs.
Ontario Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2024 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Readers Choice Awards.
LA Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2024 LA Daily News Readers Choice Awards.
OC Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2024 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Readers Choice Awards.