Application Process for the PTA Program
- Fill out letter of intent (see below)
- Apply for general admission to the college
- Recieve email from the PTA program chair with program application
- Complete application packet and submit
- Attend PTA applicant day/interview
- Potential acceptance/start of program
Additional Information
Specific application timelines, admission criteria, and cohort details will be published as they are finalized. Specific program offerings remain subject to institutional approval, accreditation requirements, and enrollment capacity.
Students interested in the Physical Therapist Assistant program are encouraged to monitor this webpage regularly for updates and to contact the PTA program chair with questions.
What is a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) assist physical therapists in helping individuals regain the ability to function at their maximum physical ability and provide select interventions to achieve the goals the physical therapist has set for an individual’s recovery that lead to healthier and more active lifestyles. If you like helping people and enjoy hands-on work, this could be the career for you.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Physical Therapist Assistant program are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Learn more about this career below or check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What degree or certificate can I earn?
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Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Terra State Community 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: http://www.capteonline.org. If you need to contact the program/institution directly, please call 419.559.2450
or email bhall01@terra.edu
| Rates | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 62.5% | 75% | 55.6% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| First-Time Licensure Pass Rate | 60% | 80% | 60% | 50% | 100% | 100% | 57% | 66.6% |
| Ultimate Licensure Pass rate | 100% | 80% | 60% | 66.7% | 100% | 100% | 86% | TBD |
| Employment rate (within 1 year following graduation) |
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 86% | TBD |
| Two-Year Averages | 2017 2018 |
2018 2019 |
2019 2020 |
2020 2021 |
2021 2022 | 2022 2023 |
2023 2024 |
2024 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 78.9% | 71.3% | 68.8% | 65.3% | 77.8% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Ultimate Licensure Pass rate | 100% | 90% | 70% | 63.4% | 83.4% | 100% | 93% | TBD |
| Employment rate (within 1 year following graduation) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 93% | TBD |
FAQs
Does Terra State have degree transfer options for other programs?
Click here to see Terra State’s other Degree Transfer Options
Meet our Physical Therapist Assistant faculty
Our PTA faculty are eager to answer any questions you have about the program.