Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
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 Idaho State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.5
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 Idaho State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 11 Anatomy & Physiology (HO 1111, or BIOL 2227/L and 2228/L, or BIOL 3301/L and 3302/L) C or better · within 5 years Highly recommended Biology I with Lab (BIOL 1101/1101L) C or better · with lab Highly recommended BSHS preference: General Chemistry I & II with Lab (CHEM 1111/L, 1112/L) or Intro General Chemistry (1101) + Intro Organic & Bio with Lab (CHEM 1102 & 1103) Highly recommended BSHS preference: General Physics I & II with Lab (PHYS 1111/1113, 1112/1114) or Essentials of Physics (PHYS 1100) Highly recommended Introduction to Pathology (HO 2208 or BIOL 3305) C or better · within 5 years Highly recommended Medical Law and Ethics (HO 1107 or HCA 4475) C or better · within 5 years Highly recommended Medical Terminology (HO 1106 or HCA 2210 or HE 2210) C or better Highly recommended Objective 3 Math (MATH 1123/P, 1127, 1130, 1143/P, 1153/P, 1160, or 1170; TGE 1140) C or better Highly recommended Oral Communication (COMM 1101) C or better Highly recommended Psychology (PSYC 1101) C or better Highly recommended Writing and Rhetoric I (ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101P) C or better Highly recommended Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS Math placement (Math 0025/TGE 0100A or ALEKS/ACT/SAT score; rSAT Math 500 / ACT Math 19 / ALEKS 30) Health and background checks 3 Background check Immunizations Physical examination Application basics 2 Application Reference Form PTA Prospective Student Assignment Experience 1 Observation/volunteer hours (20) under a PT or PTA within 5 years Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
