Physical Therapist Assistant

‡ Prerequisite required.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

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Physical Therapist Assistant - Course Map (pdf)

Pre-admission Exam

CastleBranch Requirements and Forms (pdf)

Essential Functions (pdf)

Healthcare Student Handbook (pdf)

PTA-Estimated Program Cost 2022-23 (pdf)

Spring start: Review Window in September

Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
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• Function under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist in a safe, legal, ethical manner consistent with professional standards and values to ensure the safety of patients, self and others
• Demonstrate clear and collaborative communication with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Exhibit behaviors and conduct that optimize inclusive, equitable patient care and patient care environments in alignment with physical therapy practice standards
• Produce documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Demonstrate critical decision making to implement and modify treatment within a plan of care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
• Perform data collection essential for carrying out the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist
• Perform technically competent, evidence-informed physical therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist
• Educate patients, families and other health providers, incorporating cultural humility and social determinants of health
• Integrate components of operational and fiscal practices of physical therapy service in a variety of settings
• Implement a self-directed plan for career development, credentialing, service and leadership skills, and lifelong learning in an ever-changing health care environment

This program admits students via a waiting list process. Students must complete all academic preparedness requirements before being placed into core program courses when seats are available.

• Program capacity is 20 students once a year in Fall.
• Currently, no waiting time, but that is subject to change

• GPA of 2.5 or higher at MATC
• Complete BIOSCI-177 (or BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202) with a B- or higher.
• Pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a score of 65% or higher (three lifetime attempts in person).

Learn about scholarship opportunities here.

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at MATC is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100,
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085;
Telephone: 800-999-2782; 703-706-3245;
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: http://www.capteonline.org
File a complaint with CAPTE: http://www.capteonline.org/Complaints/