Margie Said:

LCDC CERTIFICATE/DISTANCE LEARNING/TEXAS?

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what is LCDC

do you mean LDTC
Learning diabiilties teacher consultant--that is a special ed job (this category)

Dave Said:

Are there any online colleges that offer associates degree as a physical therapist assistant?

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I am sorry to tell you that there are no online physical therapy assistant programs (not to be confused with a physical therapy aide). Even the APTA states directly on their website that CAPTE (the organization that accredits PT and PTA programs) does not/will not accredit any online programs for these professions. These are hands on careers; and, therefore, require a hands on education. If you want to become a PTA you need to go to a live, accredited program available at many community colleges. You can go to the education section of http://www.apta.org to get a list of accredited PTA programs.

However, there ARE online schools for a physical therapy AIDE/TECH position. This is NOT the same as a PTA. In all honesty, I think these programs (such as those offered by Penn Foster) are a waste of time and money. The aide position is primarily an on the job trained position with very limited patient contact (however that also depends on your state). Most aides are not allowed any patient contact except under the direct line of site supervision of a PT or PTA. Since you are receiving this level of supervision, I see little reason to become "certified" as an aide/tech. The eduction (which lasts from about 6 months to a year) hardly seems worth a $9-$10 an hour job. Go for 1 extra year to become a PTA and you will nearly double your income. However, if you really want to become a tech, just know that you do not need any formal education to become one. All of our techs at our facility were trained on the job. Their primary responsibilities include clerical work, cleaning the gym, and providing assitance during treatments (such as helping the therapist stand a patient, etc). Furthermore, the APTA nor CAPTE is not currently endorsing any aide training programs.

Leona Said:

Distance Learning at College of Southern Nevada ?

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Yes,
I currently attend CSN via online learning. I actually enjoy taking classes online. I work full time at a casino and it gives me the flexibility I need. Some professors do require you to take the major exams at one of the campuses but, they give you at least a week to complete them. I would recommend online classes to you if you are very organized and have the ability to work well on you own.

Joel Said:

Online distance learning colleges.. Need advice!!?

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There are a lot of questions here and not enough information.

1) Health Science is a broad group. What exactly are you interested in? Radiology, Nursing, Health Promotion, Health Administration, BioInformatics, Genetics, Lab Technology, Cytotechnology, it goes on. There is no one degree that will qualify for all of these.

2) If a school only offers a bachelor's and up then they won't be awarding an associates degree...

3) No, you don't always need an associates degree to enroll in a bachelor's program but many bachelor's programs in the health professions do indeed require that you already have a related associates or a license to practice that profession (example is a BSN program for nurses that are already licensed and only have an ASN or diploma).

4a) Affordable: You need to quantify that. What is affordable to me may well not be affordable to you. I have paid as much as $3500 for one online class. How much do you want to invest?

4b) Accreditation: Good call. This isn't as easy as it sounds though. In addition to regional accreditation, many of the health professions will require professional accreditation also in order for you to become licensed or certified. You need to narrow down your choice of field so that you can explore specifics.

4c) Employment: No legitimate school can promise that. Very much depends on you and how you perform. That said, some programs have better placement rates than others. If the school is properly recognized, employability should be a minimal issue.

If you will study these questions first and narrow down some, the choice of a school will be much easier.

:-)

Lloyd Said:

Any good Online Schools to get Associates degree in SCIENCE?

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You can easily compare info about these schools in this site - education.mypressonline.com

Luis Said:

Low(est) cost per credit distance learning institutions.?

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University of Phoenix