Can you check off patience, compassion, and perseverance as strengths? You might also make an excellent physical therapist assistant. Our empowering program will lead you to a rewarding career as you help patients decrease pain, improve mobility, restore function, and minimize disabilities.
Degrees & Certificates
Participate in three clinical rotations and qualify to take the national licensing exam.
Program Info
South Campus
Serving students in Southeast Houston, Pearland, Clear Lake, and Friendswood.
281-998-6150 ext. 3350
- Accreditation
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The PTA program at San Jacinto College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education:
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
Telephone: (703) 706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: www.capteonline.org - Application Information and Deadlines
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Applications for Fall 2023 open January 17, 2023 -March 1, 2023
Applications can be dropped off in S-1.251i
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday by appointment
Only 1 class is admitted every year in the fall.
Prerequisites (Minimum grade "C" for each)
BIOL 2301/2101 or 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credit Hours BIOL 2302/2102 or 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credit Hours ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 Credit Hours MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 Credit Hours Total Credit Hours 14 Credit Hours *Lifetime course attempt maximum for Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II is 3
Links and Documents
- Approximate Program Costs
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The cost of the PTA program is the standard published San Jacinto College tuition with additional fees for insurance, background check, drug screen, immunizations, CPR certification, and travel expenses for clinical rotations. Uniforms may need to be purchased for some clinical rotations.
- Information Sessions
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Information sessions will be held on a regular basis on our South campus location in building S.1. Registration is not required. The sessions will cover topics such as PT as a profession, career potential, program requirements, and general information.
**Please note you will need to attend the entire session and provide your name and email address to obtain credit for your attendance.
Please check back for information sessions updates for the 2023 cycle
*The information provided is the same for each session to learn about our program and the application process, attendance is only requested once per application cycle.
Date
Time
Location
August 2, 2022 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm S-1.117
September 12, 2022 (Monday) 12:00 pm S-1.251S September 20, 2022 (Tuesday) 6:00 pm S-1.117 October 12, 2022 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm S-2.150 October 13, 2022 (Thursday) 6:00 pm S-1.115 November 10, 2022 (Thursday) 6:00 pm S-1.117 November 14, 2022 (Monday) 12:00 pm S-1.251S December 2, 2022 (Friday) 12:00 pm S-1.117 January 19, 2023 (Thursday) 12:00 pm S-2.150 February 6, 2023 (Monday)
12:00 pm S-1.146
February 7, 2023 (Tuesday)
6:00 pm S-1.117
February 20, 2023 (Monday)
12:00 pm S-1.146 February 22, 2023 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm S-1.117 - Program Outcomes
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Class Year
First-Time Pass Rate
Ultimate Pass Rate
2022 100% 100% 2021 95.0% 95%
2020 95.0% 100% Class Year
Graduation Rate
Employment Rate
2022 87.5% 100% 2021 90.9% 100% 2020 90.9% 100% 2 Year Average 2021-2022
Pass rate 97.5% Graduation rate 89.2% Employment rate 100% - Resources and Important Documents
- Complaints
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Complaints that fall outside of due process should be submitted to susan.hinson@sjcd.edu, PTA Program Director, or kira.beal@sjcd.edu, Chair of Health Sciences.
For Complaints against the PROGRAM not following CAPTE standards: To obtain the materials necessary for submitting a complaint, contact the APTA Accreditation Department at 703-706-3245 or accreditation@apta.org.