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 Itawamba Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 2.0
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 Itawamba Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 11 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (BIO 2514) C or better · with lab Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (BIO 2524) C or better · with lab College Algebra (MAT 1313 or MAT 1314) C or better · one of: math English Composition I (ENG 1113) C or better Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 1753 or MAT 1754) C or better · one of: math Computer Concepts/Applications or IST 1113 or computer competency C or better Recommended English Composition II (ENG 1123) C or better Recommended General Psychology (PSY 1513) C or better Recommended Humanities/Fine Arts Elective C or better Recommended Physical Science I (PHY 2244) C or better Recommended Public Speaking I (SPT 1113) C or better Recommended Entrance exams 1 ACT (no minimum required) Certifications 1 BLS Provider CPR (incl. CPR and AED, American Heart Association) Health and background checks 4 Negative drug screen Physical examination form Proof of current immunizations Satisfactory criminal background check Application basics 4 High school diploma or equivalency Interview with PTA Admissions Committee Two PTA Program Reference Forms Typed Plan for Completion of remaining prerequisites Experience 1 Observation hours (8) under licensed PT/PTA in at least two settings within 2 years 