Hodges University PTA Program
Associate in Science Physical Therapist Assistant A Career that’s on the Move
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Why PTA at Hodges U?
Graduate in two years or less! • CAPTE Accredited (Required for licensure) • First time pass rate on national licensure exam: 94% • Average employment after graduation since 2016: 100%** • Job demand growing 26% through 2031 in Florida* • Average annual salary in Florida: $64,940* Why CAPTE Accreditation? *According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) bls.gov **PTA graduate data submitted in Hodges Summary of Action report to the Commission on Accrediation in Physical Therapy Education on 2/23/2021. CAPTE is the gold standard when it comes to accreditation. It’s the only Physical Therapy accreditation agency that is recognized by both the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Currently, there are only 371 PTA programs nationally that have earned this accreditation. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Hodges University 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.
To Get There. Associate in Science, PTA You’ve completed your pre-requisites and have been accepted into the PTA program. All the knowledge and lab work has prepared you To Get There for the next level of your experience. It’s now that you and your classmates will rely on each other for support, encouragement, and maybe a little friendly competition. Your professors bring real- world experience to your state-of-the-art, dedicated PTA classroom with computers, and two, spacious labs with all the equipment you need to master the skills to be successful in physical therapy. During your journey, your professors will share their passion for physical therapy, practical experience and extra knowledge for your benefit - every step of the way. Start Here. Pre-PTA Your pathway to becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant Starts Here by taking four, Health Sciences classes with labs, and six General Education courses. As you near completion of these classes and labs, and have a cumulative 2.75 GPA or higher in science and overall, it’s time to complete your application for the PTA program. Our professors will bring your studies alive with practical experience as you learn about biology, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. Your general education courses are available to you in a blended format and are taught by professors with a passion for your success.
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Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hodges University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website www.sacscoc.org Hodges University is an equal access, equal opportunity organization.
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