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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 12 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2214) C or better Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2224) C or better Clinical Kinesiology in Physical Therapy (PHTA 2103/2105) C or better College Algebra (MATH 1204) C or better · one of: math Electronic Health Records (HIM 1123) C or better · one of: computer English Composition I (ENGL 1013) C or better English Composition II (ENGL 1023) C or better · one of: engl2 General Psychology (PSYC 2003) C or better Intro to Computer Information (CISQ 1103) C or better · one of: computer Intro to Medical Terminology (HIM 1001) C or better Survey of Technical Math (MATH 1003) C or better · one of: math Technical Writing (ENGL 2013) C or better · one of: engl2 Entrance exams 1 Accuplacer ESL listening test (non-native English speakers) Score 110 Accuplacer ESL listening Certifications 1 Health and background checks 5 Criminal background check Drug screen Health insurance Immunizations (measles and rubella if born on or after 1/1/1957) Physician Certification of Essential Functions and Physical Abilities (physical exam) Application basics 1 Interview with PTA Selection Committee Experience 1 Observation hours (9; 3 hours at each of 3 PT facilities) 