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Introduction - Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical therapist assistants work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists in a variety of settings. Opportunities include but not limited to out patient clinics, hospitals, long term care facilities, pediatric centers, schools and home health agencies. Physical therapist assistants provide services for patients which help decrease pain, improve mobility, restore function and minimize disabilities.

The physical therapist assistant program at San Jacinto South is a nationally accredited program. The program is a total of 72 credit hours and the student is awarded an A.A.S. degree upon completion of the program. After graduation, the student then applies to take The National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination. A physical therapist assistant must pass the licensure exam to practice as a physical therapist assistant in most states including Texas.

The program integrates classroom learning and clinical experiences to ensure a complete education. Students must apply to be admitted into the program. After being accepted into the program, the student will have class work for the first two semesters followed by a five week full time clinical rotation in the summer. The student then returns to the classroom for the second summer session and fall semester. Two full time clinical rotations are completed in the spring semester of their second year.

*If all non PTA classes are complete, class work is a half day.

Prior to entering the Physical Therapist Assistant program, students may take any of the general liberal arts courses required. Liberal arts courses not taken prior to must be taken concurrent with the Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum plan.