Physical Therapist
Assistant Program
Earn your PTA degree
in as little as 21 months
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High Demand
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of physical therapist assistants is projected to grow 32 percent by 2030.*
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Physical Therapist Assistant Program Overview
If you dream of helping people restore their strength and mobility, especially in cases when they suffer from injuries, disorders, or disabilities, then consider a future as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). By earning your associate degree at Provo College, you can launch your physical therapist assistant career with confidence. In as little as 21 months, our PTA program will prepare you with the necessary skills to thrive in this in-demand profession. For added convenience, we currently offer some classes online or in a hybrid format to support our students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Successful graduates of Provo’s PTA program will:
- Acquire the knowledge and skills to provide competent, entry-level care to patients, under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal behavior.
- Possess adequate knowledge to pass the national licensing exam for physical therapist assistants.
PTA Program Curriculum
Our associate-degree program will prepare you for a career as an entry-level physical therapist assistant. You will learn how to provide physical therapy interventions to clients of all ages with varied disorders. Through techniques like therapeutic exercise, ambulation, and physical agents, you will help them restore and maintain function to fully participate in daily life activities. From school systems and fitness centers to long-term care facilities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics, our hybrid-online curriculum will prepare you to work in a variety of settings.
By the end of our program, you will complete 76 semester credit hours. Class topics include general psychology, medical terminology, therapeutic procedures, applied kinesiology, and more.
Graduates of the physical therapist assistant program are trained in:
- Therapeutic exercise
- Kinesiology
- Pharmacology
- Musculoskeletal orthopedics
- Health, disease, and disabilities
- Rehabilitation activities
PTA Admissions Requirements
What do I need to do to start?
Our admissions process is designed to help you understand all the options surrounding your career education. An admissions representative will guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process so that you feel comfortable, confident, and ready to start your first day of classes. We also conduct a career planning session to learn about your interests and goals.
To apply for the PTA program, you must pass an entrance exam and meet the following requirements:
- Submit proof of a negative chemical/drug screening.
- Complete an online readiness course and participate in a virtual orientation.
- Confirm prior to starting the program that you have personal access to a computer with the internet.
Entrance Exam
You must achieve a total TEAS exam score of 59 percent or higher to be admitted to the program. If you have previously taken a TEAS exam, your score is applicable if you took the exam within 24 months of the PTA start date. Remember to take your TEAS exam at an authorized, ATI-proctored location, and it will be valid for review.
The TEAS exam may be attempted a maximum of three times within a calendar year. We can also provide test passing assistance to prospective students.
Can You Become a Physical Therapist Assistant Online?
Some PTA programs offer online classes, while others provide students with a hybrid format to include both online and in-class instruction. Prospective PTA students should check with their state licensing board, as the requirements to become a physical therapist assistant may differ from one region to the next. At Provo College, we currently offer some classes online or in a hybrid format to protect our students and staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PTA Program Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Provo College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE):
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100,
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
telephone: 703-706-3245
email: accreditation@apta.org
website: http://www.capteonline.org.
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