Physical Therapist Assistant News

TJC Physical Therapist Assistant students attend national conference in Boston
Fifteen students from TJC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program recently returned from their first American Physical Therapy Association conference in Boston.

TJC Physical Therapist Assistant students learn about advocacy during visit to Washington, D.C.
Students from the Tyler Junior College Physical Therapist Assistant program gained firsthand experience in patient advocacy during a recent visit to Washington, D.C.

TJC hosts Tri My Best Triathlon for special needs kids
The Tyler Junior College Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program hosted its second in-person Tri My Best Triathlon for special needs children on Saturday, April 30.

TJC Physical Therapist Assistant students, alumni participate in global service project
More than 50 students and alumni of Tyler Junior College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program spent part of their Saturday participating in the annual Global PT Day of Service (PTDOS).

TJC professor awarded by Texas Physical Therapy Association
Tyler Junior College professor Amanda Storer has been named the 2020 recipient of the Texas Physical Therapy Association’s Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty Award.

TJC to host ‘Tri My Best Triathlon’ on Sunday, April 14
The TJC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program will host a “Tri My Best Triathlon” for special needs children from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the Ornelas Health & Physical Education Center.