The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a technical healthcare worker who performs patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Typical settings include hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, private practice, geriatric care facilities, sport medicine centers, school systems and industrial sites.
Program Status: Professional Program Application (formerly limited enrollment)
Minimum Grade Requirements:
The minimum grade for passing for the following technical level PTA courses is 77%:
PTA1950
PTA2010
PTA2050
PTA2110A
PTA2150
PTA2210
PTA2250
PTA2310
PTA2350
PTA2410A
PTA2450
PTA2510
PTA2550
PTA2650
PTA2710
PTA2720
PTA2750
PTA2810A
The minimum grade for passing for the following technical-level PTA courses is 80%:
PTA2730
Academic Expectations:
A minimum grade of 80% is required for prerequisite Health Science Courses (BIO, HSC). A minimum grade of 73% is required for general education courses. Students must maintain a 77% or better as a final grade in each PTA (or technical track) course to continue in the program. This policy applies to all technical track courses with the exception of PTA 2730: Clinical Education III which requires a 80% or better as a final grade.
