Physical Therapist Assistant
Welcome to the Physical Therapist Assistant Department

The Physical Therapist Assistant is an important member of the dynamic profession of physical therapy. Physical therapist assistants work under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist to rehabilitate people from injury or disease by improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing further injury. The Physical Therapist Assistant participates as a member of the healthcare team to make it possible for patients to participate in life to its fullest.

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The program received re-accreditation in April 2009.


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Department Announcements
Due to legislative mandates, we anticipate curriculum changes in the Fall 2015 Semester. Please check back to this website regularly for updates to admissions processes.
Posted: 07/15/2014 10:20 am

The Fall 2014 Petitions have been granted at this time. The request form for PTHA 1409 will be posted HERE for the Spring 2015 semester, starting Wednesday October 1st at 9:30 am until Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 5:00 pm. Please read the Information on the petition form for information on priority placement. We will accept 30 students for the Spring 2015 semester. Any additional names are added to a waitlist should there be unexpected openings for Spring 2015.
Posted: 06/30/2014 09:47 am

New immunization requirements for Health Sciences students effective 10/1/12. See Information Here.
New Health Science Drug Screen Requirements for Health Science Students. See Memo Here.
Posted: 10/05/2012 3:27 pm