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Selective Admissions

Physical Therapist Assistant

​​​​​​​​​Welcome to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program!

​Next Cohort to begin in January 2024


Portfolios Accepted: 

September 5th -November 3rd, 2023

Final Deadline:

November 3, 2023, at 5 PM

Admissions Decisions Sent: 

November 27, 2023, to RCSJ email account


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The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program prepares the physical therapist assistant to provide physical therapy interventions and components of therapeutic measurement under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants to determine competence for licensure .

This program is not designed for students who wish to progress to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Physical Therapist Assistant Accreditation Status

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​​​​​Fast Facts

Application Cycle: 
Fall Admission, Spring Start
Degree Received:
Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Length:
1 full academic​ year, 4 semesters (including a mandatory summer semester)
Cohort Size:
18 Students maximum accepted annually
Schedule:
Daytime, weekday program. Technical phase courses can be 4-5 days per week. Extensive clinical requirements in semesters 3 and 4.
Estimated Cost:
Varies per student​

2024 PTA Information Sessions

All applicants must attend ONE information session from the dates below prior to submission of a portfolio

All information sessions take place via Zoom Webinar unless otherwise noted.

​April 10, 2023​
​6:00 PM
​Registration closed.
​May 23, 2023
​10:00 AM
​Registration closed.
​July 19, 2023
​3:00 PM
Registration closed.
​August 17, 2023
​3:00 PM
Registration closed.
​September 19, 2023
​10:00 AM
Registration closed.
​October 23, 2023**
FINAL SESSION!
​6:00 PM
Registration closed.​​
**This is the final information session for the 2024 PTA program. No additional sessions will be scheduled after this date.




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