Program Overview

The deadline for application to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program for 2012 has passed.  Updated application packets for next year will be available in June 2012.  You may go the PTA program website and use this year's packet to guide you in beginning the process. 

Health Information Sessions for the PTA Program will be held on November 10, 2011 and January 19, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. on Central Campus, Health Careers Building, Room 2513.  There is no need to call or sign up ahead of time.

The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under the supervision of physical therapists. Assistants work to improve or restore function by alleviation or prevention of physical impairment and perform other essential activities in a physical therapy department.

Course work includes normal human anatomy and physiology, the consequences of disease or injury, and physical therapy treatments of a variety of patient conditions affecting humans throughout the lifespan. The program is a full-time day program.

Graduates are eligible to take the licensure examination administered by the NC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Employment is available in general hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient orthopedic clinics, school systems, geriatric health care facilities, and home health agencies.

THE CURRENT NEED FOR PTAs IS GREAT!!!


PTA Program Statistics (3 year averages):
• % qualified applicants accepted: 28.24%
• Graduation Rate: 62.63%
• First Try Licensing Pass Rate of Graduates: 84.40%
• Overall Licensing Pass Rate of Graduates:  93.39%
• Employment Rate: 100% of those who seek employment

*As a condition of program admission, students may be required to verify that they are United States citizens or are otherwise legally authorized residents of the United States.

**International students should refer to the College Catalog for information regarding evidence of English competency.  Academic resources available to international student may be accessed through the Office of International Programs and Services, located on Central Campus, OC 210C.

***In order to participate in clinical education experiences at health care facilities, students will be required to submit results of a NC state or national criminal background check at their own expense.

To apply or learn more:

1. Contact Vanessa Gooden at 704-330-6958, or via e-mail at vanessa.hogan@cpcc.edu
OR
2. Visit Belk 3125 on the CPCC Central Campus