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 National University-Main Campus asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 3.0
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 National University-Main Campus. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 13 Anatomy and Physiology I (BSC 1085C) B or better · with lab Anatomy and Physiology II (BSC 1086C) B or better · with lab Biomedical Ethics (PHI 1635) College Algebra I (MAC 1105) B or better College Study Skills (SLS 1501) English Composition I (ENC 1101) Fundamentals of Oral Communications (SPC 1017) General Psychology (PSY 1012) one of: soc Human Growth and Development (DEP 2004) one of: soc Introduction to Information Technology (CGS 1030) Introduction to Physical Therapy (PHT 1001) B or better Medical Terminology (HSC 1531C) Physics for Allied Health Professionals (PHY 1007C) B or better Entrance exams 3 ACT 19 / SAT 880 / College Success placement into ENC 1101 and MAC 1105 ETS Proficiency Profile Score 411 ETS Proficiency Profile total HEIghten Written Communication Score 155 HEIghten Written Communication Health and background checks 3 Drug testing (clinical facility required) Level 2 federal and AHCA background check Physical examination and immunization record Application basics 2 PTA information session, on-site written assignment, and faculty interview Three reference forms (incl. employer and observation hours references) Experience 1 Observation hours (25) of a PT/PTA 
