Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Accreditor CAPTE
Duration 2 years
Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
Career outlook Employers hire physical therapist assistants to carry out treatment plans through exercise, manual therapy, and gait training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Getting in What College of Central Florida asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.75
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at College of Central Florida. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 10 Civic Literacy: POS2041, AMH2010 or AMH2020 plus passed Civics Literacy Exam C or better Elementary Statistics (STA2023/STA2023H) C or better Freshman Composition I (ENC1101) C or better General Psychology (PSY2012) C or better Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BSC2085/2085L) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BSC2086/2086L) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Human Growth and Development (DEP2004) C or better Humanities (ARH1000, HUM1020, LIT1000, MUL1010, PHI2010 or THE1000) C or better Introduction to Physical Therapy (PHT1000) C or better Medical Terminology for the PTA (PHT2342) C or better Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS (Allied Health) Score 58.7 TEAS score for points (no minimum passing score) Certifications 1 AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider Health and background checks 3 Level II federal criminal background check Negative 10-panel drug screen Physical exam, health history, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, varicella, Hep B, flu), TB test Application basics 2 At least 12 credits of required general education completed to apply C or better Attend mandatory PTA program information session Experience 2 PT observation hours (16): 8 inpatient + 8 outpatient, with typed reflective journal Hands-on clinical health-related work experience (480+ hours in last 5 years) OR volunteer (40+ hours) Recommended 
