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Brad Wood, PTA
Dean of Health Careers at Kankakee Community College
Brad Wood has served as Dean of Health Careers at Kankakee Community College since August 2025. A former physical therapist assistant, he has held roles in PTA education and clinical education, including faculty member, program director, and dean. Wood is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and currently serves as a commissioner for CAPTE. He has also held leadership positions in professional organizations focused on PTA education and clinical coordination.