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Physical Therapist Assistant
Why PCC?
Our Physical Therapist Assistant program instructors have more than 40 years of combined experience in physical therapy and more than 22 years of combined experience in teaching. They have a diversity of expertise and backgrounds in orthopedic rehab, neurological rehab, pediatric rehab, modalities, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and functional training.
Our instructors have a love for physical therapy and a passion for educating our students to be prepared for this valuable and exciting career.
What will I learn?
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you to serve as a PTA within five semesters. The program is offered 2-2 ½ days per week except during the clinical experiences, which occur in the third and fifth semester.
Clinical experiences are scheduled for 40 hours per week and placement is typically anywhere in southern Colorado. Learning experiences include lecture and interactive lab opportunities in a spacious lab with state-of-the-art equipment.
Program Outcomes
Graduation Rates
2021 | 2022 | Two-year average |
88.1% | 84% | 86% |
Employment Rates
2021 | 2022 | Two-year average |
100% | 100% | 100% |
First-time National Exam Pass Rate
2021 | 2022 | Two-year average |
93.3% | 100% | 96.66% |
Ultimate National Exam Pass Rate
2021 | 2022 | Two-year average |
100% | 100% | 100% |
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The licensure requirements for Physical Therapist may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.
PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Colorado Physical Therapy Licensure
PCC has not determined if the Physical Therapist meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.