Program at a Glance

Program Type
2-year Associate Degree
Area of Study
Healthcare
Est. Program Cost
$11200.00

In Germanna's Physical Therapist Assistant (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.

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Physical Therapist Assistant and patient doing exercises

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

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How to get started

1. Become a Germanna student

College Application Details

2. Complete prerequisites

Physical Therapist Assistant Prerequisites

3. Attend an information session

See Instructions

4. Meet with a PTA advisor

Make an Appointment

5. Take the TEAS exam

6. Apply to the program

7. Complete a background check

Background Check Details

Physical Therapist Assistant Student Outcomes

All outcomes are reported as a two-year average of graduate data from 2023-2024.

88%

Graduation rate
Locust Grove

88%

Licensure pass rate
Locust Grove

100%

Employment rate
Locust Grove

50%

Graduation rate
Laurel Ridge expansion

100%

Licensure pass rate
Laurel Ridge expansion

100%

Employment rate
Laurel Ridge expansion

Certification Details
Health Requirements
Complaints

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.

Financial Fact Sheet

Contact Us

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Tracy Williams, Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director

Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

(540) 423-9844
twilliams@germanna.edu

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Dr. Kristin Goodman

Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

(540) 423-9146
kgoodman@germanna.edu

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Dr. Rekha Parameswaran

Site Coordinator, PTA Program at Laurel Ridge

For more information about this program or institution, email rparameswaran@laurelridge.edu.

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 Lord Fairfax 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) 423-9821 or email ptassistant@germanna.edu. To contact the satellite program at Lord Fairfax Community College directly, please call (540) 423-9831 or email rparameswaran@laurelridge.edu.

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