Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Seminole State’s PTA Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is accredited by CAPTE, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Program coursework emphasizes treatment of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary systems. Graduates are eligible for licensure after successfully passing the National Physical Therapy Exam and the State Laws and Rules Exam.  Seminole State's PTA program:

• Is a limited-access program.
• Begins each August (Fall Term).
• Has a five-term, lock-step
  course sequence.
• Consists of in-person lectures/labs (Altamonte Springs Campus). 
• Includes clinical experiences at clinical affiliation sites in Central Florida.

Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) play an important role in helping people regain their independence and mobility following an illness or injury. An integral member of a rehabilitation team, PTAs work under the supervision of a physical therapist to help patients of all ages improve their quality of life by restoring physical function or preventing permanent disability. PTAs are responsible for implementing treatment protocols, teaching exercises, performing therapies and reporting client response to the physical therapist. In addition to direct patient care, they also assist with patient transport, preparation for treatments and maintenance of equipment.

Student Outcomes

Summary of the PTA program outcomes averaged over the most recent two-year time period:

• Graduation rate:  85%
• Ultimate NPTE pass rate:  93%
• First time NPTE pass rate: 83%
• Employment rate:  100%

PTA Student Handbook

The policies contained in this PTA student Handbook  apply to students in the PTA program. The handbook was developed to provide the information that students will need regarding the specific policies and procedures of the College’s Associate in Science degree in PTA.

Estimated Program Cost

The PTA program follows the same tuition schedule as the College. Additional costs include lab fees, uniforms, books, supplies, background checks, health assessments, as well as graduation and licensing fees. Including general education courses, the approximate total for the Physical Therapist Assistant A.S. degree is $10,863 (based on in-state tuition; subject to change without notice).

Financial Fact Sheet

Please view the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Financial Fact Sheet for additional program financial information.

Career Opportunities

Information about careers as a physical therapist can be found on our Career Opportunities page.

More Information

Need additional information? Complete the PTA Information Request Form.