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Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Information
The application for the Fall 2023 PTA admissions cycle is now open:
PTA 2023 Application
The application deadline has been extended to March 24, 11:59 p.m.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree program prepares students for employment as a PTA, a health-care provider who, with the guidance of a physical therapist, performs a wide variety of functions as part of the health-care team. This field has been expanding in recent years and the employment outlook continues to be good in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home care, and outpatient facilities. In addition to classes in psychology, medical terminology, neuroanatomy and physiology, instrumentation and kinesiology for physical therapy, and advanced physical therapy techniques, students gain “hands-on” experience through clinical practice at area health-care facilities. The PTA program at Anoka-Ramsey Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
The PTA program at Anoka-Ramsey is a special application program that happens once a year in February for the following fall semester program cohort. Students must complete specific prerequisites and meet minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply to the program. To review the prerequisites and minimum qualifications needed for application, go to page three of the PTA Information Packet.
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Program Credits
Program Requirements 47 General Education/MnTC 22 Total 69 -
Important Links
2023 PTA App: Open Feb 1-March 24 - Application Deadline: March 24, 11:59 p.m.
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