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 Florida Gateway College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
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 Florida Gateway College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 15 American Government (POS 1041) C or better · one of: civics Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BSC 2085/2085L) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BSC 2086/2086L) C or better · with lab · within 5 years College Algebra (MAC 1105) C or better · one of: math Essentials of Physics (PHY 1020) C or better Freshman Composition I (ENC 1101) C or better Human Growth & Development (DEP 2004) C or better Introduction to Humanities (HUM 2020) C or better · one of: hum Introduction to Literature (LIT 2000) C or better · one of: hum Introduction to Philosophy (PHI 2010) C or better · one of: hum Mathematics for Liberal Arts (MGF 1106) C or better · one of: math Medical Terminology (HSC 2531) C or better Music Appreciation (MUL 1010) C or better · one of: hum Topics in Physical Therapy (PHT 1007) C or better United States History since 1865 (AMH 2020) C or better · one of: civics Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS Score 58.7 TEAS % in Science and Reading Comprehension (proficient) Certifications 1 Health and background checks 3 FDLE criminal background check / drug screen Physical exam Signed drug screen and background check policy Application basics 3 Interview with PTA admission committee Prerequisite GPA 3.0 Two professional recommendations from PT/PTA at observation facilities Experience 2 Observation hours (50: 25 inpatient + 25 outpatient, within 24 months) one of: ptexp Physical therapy aide/technician work experience (6+ months within last 12 months) one of: ptexp Recommended 
