Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Montgomery College will prepare you for a career in health care as a licensed physical therapist assistant (PTA). PTAs provide limited patient care services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs practice in health care settings such as hospitals, clinics, and other settings.
MC's PTA Program includes classes, patient care skills laboratories, and full time clinical internships. Upon successful graduation, you will be qualified to take a licensure board exam.
This program is offered only on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus in five consecutive semesters, though many students will need additional time to complete admissions requirements and prerequisites. We encourage all prospective students to attend aninformation session.
Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
Learn more about program outcomes, required courses, transfer opportunities, and career information.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Montgomery 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:CAPTE websitenew window. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 240-567-5524 or emailanniet.glenn@montgomerycollege.edu.
该项目最初于1996年获得认证，并继续被马里兰州高等教育委员会(MHEC)指定为全州范围内的项目。最后一次访问认证地点是在2020年11月，该项目在2030年12月30日之前获得完全认证。
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