Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.

This program prepares students for a career in the physical therapy field as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). The program combines courses in general education and physical therapist assistant technical courses with off-campus clinical education learning experiences.  PTA technical courses must be completed in sequence. Students will master selected skills in data collection and interventions commonly used in different physical therapy settings. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science degree program may apply to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for licensure as a physical therapist assistant.

Please note that the Physical Therapist Assistant program has special admissions requirements.  Learn more by reviewing the Physical Therapist Program Admissions Information and Application Procedures handbook. 

Prior to admission into the PTA program, students must complete all admissions requirements including completing PTA 100  - Introduction to Physical Therapy, BIOL 221  - Human Anatomy and Physiology I, and ENG 101  Composition I with a grade of C or better.