One Degree. A Full Range of Possibilities.
Earn Your Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s (PTA) Degree In As Few As 18 Months.*
If you’re eager to play a hands-on role in helping patients regain their strength and mobility, our Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s program is the way to get there faster.
During the program, you’ll be immersed in a skills-based curriculum built on industry best practices, guided by experienced instructors. You’ll begin taking core program classes your very first quarter in a highly engaging setting and understand how to best care for patients. Some General Education courses are even available with our Flex Choice® option, which lets you work at your own pace while also reducing tuition fees.
The program also allows you to benefit from a clinical practice at a healthcare facility to help ensure career readiness. From there, you can take your degree in one of the many rewarding career directions available to PTAs.
To see how this program can help you achieve your goals:
- Course plan customized for you
- Support and financial aid planning
- Career path guidance with no obligation
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Get in, Graduate, Get On with Your Career.
This concentrated program is perfect for confident, independent thinkers. As a PTA, physical therapists will depend on you to help improve the lives of your patients, while also relying on you to function as part of a cohesive healthcare team.
Gain relevant healthcare skills employers seek, including:
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Collaboration
Become adept at working under the supervision of physical therapists in order to adjust treatment plans to care for patients.
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Hands-On Training
Develop one-on-one skills to improve a patient’s mobility, decrease pain, and perform exercises to promote healing and monitor patient progress.
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Communication
Interact comfortably and confidently with physical therapists, healthcare team members and patients of all ages and stages of care.
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Commitment to Wellness
Sharpen your understanding of how limited mobility can affect a patient’s life, and play a critical role in helping people regain their independence.
Our Grads Work Across Industries
Graduates from our School of Health Science programs are working for leading industries, including:*
- Health Systems
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Insurance
- Local & State Government
- Pharmaceutical
- Public & Community Health
- Social Services
117 Years of Successful Graduates
At Rasmussen College, we’ve been dedicated to our mission of preparing students for career success since 1900.
*Industry information reported by Rasmussen College graduates. This list does not constitute an endorsement of Rasmussen College by the industries shown above. Listing does not guarantee or imply that future employment opportunities within these industries will be available.
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Program Entry Requirements
To enroll in the Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree program, a student must take and pass the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam (TEAS) with a score of 65 or higher, interview with Rasmussen College and complete a background check.
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How Much Could You Earn as a Physical Therapist Assistant?
In-Demand Career Options for Your Future
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), earning a degree, regardless of the field of study, can improve income potential.* Here is the average salary by percentile and projected job growth for health sciences professionals:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, [salary data accessed September 13, 2017] www.bls.gov/oes/. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed December 13, 2017] www.bls.gov/ooh/. BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
How Much Will it Cost?
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At Rasmussen College, we believe higher education should be a successful investment. That’s why we offer affordable options that make earning your degree attainable. See how you can save:
- Flex Choice® learning option
- Loans and Grants
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Corporate and Military Discounts
- Seamless transfer policies
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program:
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Program Page Methodology and Disclosures
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Time to Complete
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Completion time is dependent on the number of courses completed each term.
Accreditation
Graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
Effective April 26, 2017, Rasmussen College – Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 763-496-6022 or email Matthew.Vraa@rasmussen.edu.
Effective November 28, 2017, Rasmussen College – Land O’ Lakes/East Pasco has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 952-806-3939 or email Mark.Shepherd@rasmussen.edu.
Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing toward accreditation and may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation.