General Program Description The PTA program is 2 years plus one semester in length. Program start date is annually in August with a May graduation. The summer courses are taken between the first and second year. Clinical Experiences Students participate a part-time clinical experience consisting of 3 days per week for 6 weeks occur at the end of the third Read more...

General Program Description The PTA program is 4 semesters with no summer sessions. Clinical Experiences Clinical experience is provided in the third and fourth semesters. All clinics are within a 50-mile driving radius. Each student is assigned to three varied clinical sites of 8 weeks each. The third semester clinical experiences are considered part-time. The fourth semester clinical is one Read more...

General Program Description The program is a 2-year, full-time course with 70 credits required for graduation. There are two part-time tracks available to students which allow the program to be completed in three or four years. Most classes are taught during daytime hours, with several evening lab sections offered. The program follows a curriculum shared by the other PTA programs Read more...

General Program Description The 2-year integrated program consists of 45 physical therapist assistant and 25 general education course credits, totaling 70 program credits. The program consists of 5 terms. The PTA courses begin in August. Degrees are conferred in May. The Blackhawk Technical College Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education. Clinical Read more...

General Program Description Whatcom Community College offers a two-year Associate in Science Degree Program to prepare PTA’s for immediate employment. The mission of the program is to graduate entry-level physical therapist assistants who possess the knowledge and skill necessary to work under the supervision of the physical therapist while providing safe and competent patient services for the prevention or alleviation Read more...

General Program Description The Spokane Falls Community College PTA program is committed to providing excellence in educational and clinical experiences to enable students to develop skills necessary for successful employment within the spectrum of care and varied scope of physical therapy practice. The program strives to graduate caring and compassionate individuals who will provide physical therapy services ethically within the Read more...

General Program Description Olympic College offers a two-year curriculum designed to prepare graduates to be employed as Physical Therapist Assistants. The program offers a balance of general education courses, physical therapy theory and physical therapy assistant practice. Following acceptance, the professional phase of the program can be completed in five consecutive quarters. PTA program courses require a minimum 2.7 grade Read more...