Overview
Licensure pass rate (2026) 82%
Duration 24 months
Accreditor CAPTE
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 North Idaho College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
NIC page gives no dollar figure (links to a Financial Fact Sheet). Consortium outcomes: first-time NPTE 82% 2024, 76% 2025, 82% 2026; graduation 89% 2026. Consortium home page states probationary accreditation.
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 North Idaho College. Open a category to see each one.