Kaskaskia College Physical Therapist Assistant Program

06/10/2026

📣 Join the Conversation. Shape the Future.

Kaskaskia College invites community members, business leaders, educators, and stakeholders to attend one of our upcoming Community Engagement Meetings across the district.

These meetings provide an opportunity to hear updates on College initiatives, workforce development efforts, and educational opportunities while sharing your ideas, feedback, and suggestions. Your input helps us better serve our communities and strengthen partnerships throughout the region.

🍽️ Free lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.
📊 Presentation & discussion from Noon–1:00 p.m.

📍June 25 – Salem (Please RSVP by Monday, June 22, 2026, to Andrea Shipley at the Salem Education Center by calling 618-545-3436 or by email at [email protected].)

📍June 29 – Vandalia (Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to Wendy Blythe at the Vandalia Education Center by calling 618-545-3446 or by email at [email protected].)

📍July 8 – Greenville (Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Sandi Laurent at the Greenville Education Center by calling 618-545-3466 or by email at [email protected].)

📍July 14 – Nashville (Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 8, 2026, to Madison Althoff at the Nashville Education Center by calling 618-545-3491 or by email at [email protected].)

📍July 29 at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Centralia (Crisp Center) (Please RSVP by Thursday, July 23, 2026, to Joy Fitts, Dean of Workforce Engagement & Industrial Career Service at 618-545-3118 at [email protected].)

📍August 6 – Trenton (Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 27, 2026, to Christine Wheeler at the Trenton Education Center by calling 618-545-3476 or by email at [email protected].)

Your voice matters, and we hope you'll join the conversation as we work together to build stronger communities and create new opportunities for the future.

06/10/2026

🚨 ANSWER BELOW 🚨
PTA 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 📚
Check out PT Final Exam and let us help you 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨!
CORRECT ANSWER- Auscultation of crackles in left lower and middle lobes.Increased pulmonary crackles are a sign of exercise intolerance and warrants termination and modification of exercise. The other answers are within normal ranges during activity.

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06/02/2026

🧠 TYPES OF CEREBRAL PALSY — simplified & made easy to study! ✨

Struggling with Neuro topics? We got you 🤍
This infographic is designed to help PT, OT, Nursing, and Medical students understand Cerebral Palsy faster through visual learning 📚⚡️

✔️ Types of CP explained
✔️ Brain areas involved
✔️ Characteristics & common problems
✔️ PT interventions & management
✔️ Easy-to-remember review format

💡 Study smarter with visual notes that make difficult concepts easier to retain and recall during exams, revalida, quizzes, and clinical duties 🙌

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06/02/2026

Full time PTA opening alert!

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference? Fairfield Memorial Hospital is currently hiring for a variety of open positions across multiple departments!
View our current openings and apply today:
https://www.fairfieldmemorial.org/careers/open-positions

05/25/2026

Summer’s heating up, but these savings are cooling down fast! It’s the last day to save 25% on NPTE prep tools that help you feel confident on exam day.

Use code MDW25 at checkout—sale ends at midnight! 🌟📚

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, Kaskaskia College extends heartfelt gratitude to all who served and especially to those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

🚨 ANSWER BELOW 🚨
PTA 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 📚
Check out PT Final Exam and let us help you 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨!
1. CORRECT ANSWER- DHZ can be diagnosed with 20 or more blisters develop systematically within a week of showing skin symptoms found in typical herpes zoster infection. The patient must be in a private room with negative airflow. The door must be keep closed. Mask, gown, and gloves are needed in treatment. The physical therapist assistant must also remember to minimize transport of patient and mask patient when transport is necessary.
2. This is not the best answer. It is true that varicella zoster virus can be transmitted through air through coughing and sneezing however a disseminated herpes zoster (DHZ) has blisters that contain fluid with the virus.
3. This is not the best answer. DHZ can be both transmitted through air and contact.
4. This is incorrect. The condition is not related with droplet transmission.

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05/20/2026

🚨 ANSWER BELOW 🚨
𝗣𝗧 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 📚
Check out PT Final Exam and let us help you 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 🚀
1. Hamstring curls with a 5 lbs ankle weight in prone and then in standing with 30 sec of rest between. Incorrect. Quick changes in body positioning should be avoided due to orthostatic hypotension.
2. CORRECT ANSWER- Partial squats in the therapy pool. Correct. Water activities would be most beneficial for helping the patient maintain blood pressure and slowly build the patient’s endurance.
3. Single limb leg press exercise at Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 5. Incorrect. Starting the patient at a moderate intensity would not be advisable, given the fact that the patient already presents with dyspnea and orthostatic hypotension. Starting at 2-3 RPE would be more appropriate.
4. Walking on the treadmill at 3mph. Incorrect. The speed of the treadmill is too fast for the patient to begin an intended walking program.

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