In Germanna's Physical Therapist (PTA) program, you'll learn to provide care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to restore function to individuals affected by physical impairments, dysfunction, and disabilities.
This dynamic and in-demand profession is well-suited to students with strong academic abilities and the desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Detailed program information and course requirements can be found in the College Catalog.
Class Locations
- Locust Grove Campus
Application Dates
- Germanna program
April 15 to May 15
- Laurel Ridge expansion program
April 15 to May 15 each odd-numbered year
Application Information Packet
How to get started
1. Become a Germanna student
2. Complete prerequisites
3. Attend an information session
4. Meet with a PTA advisor
6. Apply to the program
7. Complete a background check
Physical Therapist Assistant Student Outcomes
All outcomes are reported as a two-year average of graduate data from 2023-2024.
Graduation rate
Locust Grove
Licensure pass rate
Locust Grove
Employment rate
Locust Grove
Graduation rate
Laurel Ridge expansion
Licensure pass rate
Laurel Ridge expansion
Employment rate
Laurel Ridge expansion
Cost of Attendance
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) along with Germanna Community College invite you to use the Cost of Attendance Student Financial Fact Sheet. The Student Financial Fact Sheet can help determine the cost of attendance.
The purpose of the Student Financial Fact Sheet is to provide the public with current, accurate, reliable, and easily available information about the cost of attendance. This is in accordance with CAPTE Rules of Practice and Procedures 8.20(c) Student Costs.
Contact
Tracey Williams, PTA, M.ED.
Dr. Kristin Goodman
Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
(540) 423-9146
kgoodman@germanna.edu
Dr. Taylor Gore, PT, DPT
Site Coordinator for Germanna PTA Program at Laurel Ridge
(540) 423-9831
tgore@laurelridge.edu
Dr. Rekha Parameswaran
Assistant Professor, Site Coordinator for Germanna PTA Program at Laurel Ridge
Accreditation Information
State Licensure/Certification
The Germanna PTA program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following:
CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and to apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, visit the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website.
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Germanna Community College (including the offering at Laurel Ridge Community College) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
CAPTE
3030 Potomac Ave Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Phone: 703-706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: http://www.capteonline.org
To contact the program/institution directly, call-540-423-9844 or email ptassistant@germanna.edu. The satellite location, offered in cooperation with Laurel Ridge Community College, operates under the GCC PTA accreditation. To contact the program/institution directly, email tgore@laurelridge.edu.