Physical therapist assistants team with physical therapists to help people live healthy and active lives.
What is a Physical Therapist Assistant?
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a licensed professional who provides services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
They will create, implement, and modify treatment interventions that are specific to meeting the functional mobility goals and plan of care set by the supervising physical therapist. A PTA may work in a variety of settings, such as a hospital, nursing home, home health, rehabilitation center, school system, or outpatient center.
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Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
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How Do I Apply?
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program program utilizes a selective admission process for enrollment where specific qualifications and requirements must be met before a student can enroll in physical therapy courses.
Students interested in applying must first attend a pre-admission conference. The PTA application materials are only available to students who attend a pre-admission conference. No access to applications will be granted after the last conference is held in March. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 1 to be considered for Fall enrollment.
All students must also submit an ACT Composite Score Report to Jefferson prior to April 1 to be considered for admission (Refer to ACT for details).
Pre-Admission Conference
Conferences will be held in-person on the Downtown Campus to discuss all steps involved in the application process and allow students access to the online application form.
Register for a Pre-Admission Conference
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 20, 2024 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chestnut Hall 326 |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chestnut Hall 326 |
| Friday, January 3, 2025 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chestnut Hall 326 |
| Friday, February 28, 2025 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chestnut Hall 326 |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chestnut Hall 326 |
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
Melanie Natalie, PT, DPT, PCS
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
| Student Outcomes | May 2023 Graduates |
May 2022 Graduates | May 2021 Graduates | August 2020 Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate Calculated per CAPTE guidelines |
89.5% | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| Ultimate pass rate on the national licensing exam for PTAs | 82% | 92% | 82% | 94% |
| Graduates who sought and obtained employment within six months of graduation. | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2-Year Averaged Student Outcomes | 2022/2023 | May 2021/2022 | 2020/2021 | 2019/2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate Calculated per CAPTE guidelines |
95% | 100% | 95% | 88% |
| Ultimate Pass Rate on the National Licensing Exam for PTAs | 87% | 87% | 88% | 97% |
| Graduates Who Sought and Obtained Employment Within Six Months of Graduation | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Jefferson Community and Technical College is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
(703) 706-3245
accreditation@apta.org
www.capteonline.org
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (502) 213-2193 or email jpitchford0004@kctcs.edu.
Length of Program
All students, regardless of prior degree or career experience, will require two years to complete the degree after admission to the Program.
PTA coursework spans over four semesters and allows for the integration of general education coursework during the first year of the program. The curriculum consists of approximately 26 – 29 credit hours of general education courses coupled with 40 credit hours of PTA core courses.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
