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Get ready for a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with this degree program. Learn how to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Get experience treating patients of all ages with various medical conditions.
Take classes in human anatomy, medical terminology, therapeutic modalities, advanced interventions, manual techniques for the physical therapist assistant and more. Courses are taught by skilled instructors who are extremely knowledgeable in the physical therapy field.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll be eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE) for licensure as a PTA.
This is a limited-enrollment program. Please review this program's admission criteria and process.
This 69 credit-hour Physical Therapist Assistant degree program prepares the student to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, treating patients of all ages who present with various medical conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE) for licensure as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Harper 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: www.capteonline.org
Because of the nature of clinical experiences and individualized instruction required in this program and specialized technology and the equipment necessary to offer this program, a higher tuition rate is assessed for career-specific courses including courses with the PTA prefix. Students pay 1.5 the regular rate of tuition.
For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit: harpercollege.edu. Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit: harpercollege.edu Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit: harpercollege.edu Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
Must be completed no earlier than five years prior to beginning the PTA program. Time requirement may be waived for direct patient care providers with a minimum of a two-year allied health degree.
MTH 103 is recommended for students planning to complete a PTA to DPT bridge program in the future. MTH 102 or higher with a grade of C or better may be substituted.
This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.
For more information about the physical therapist assistant program at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form.