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 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
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 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 High school or college Biology course C or better Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 168) Recommended Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 169) Recommended General Psychology (PSY 150) Recommended Humanities/Fine Arts course Recommended Intro Interpersonal Comm (COM 120) or Public Speaking (COM 231) Recommended Quantitative Literacy (MAT 143) or higher math Recommended Writing and Inquiry (ENG 111) Recommended Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS Version 7 Reading score Score 50 ATI TEAS reading % · within 2 years ATI TEAS Version 7 Total score Score 50 ATI TEAS total % · within 2 years Certifications 1 BLS CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) Health and background checks 4 Background check Drug screen Immunization documentation Physical examination Application basics 4 College readiness in English and Math (unweighted HS GPA 2.4+, qualifying ACT/SAT, placement test, or college-level English and math) Meeting with Allied Health Career & Academic Advisor PTA Information Session Prior post-secondary credential (degree, diploma or healthcare certificate) Recommended Experience 2 Observation/shadowing hours in physical therapy (24, across more than one site) Healthcare / direct patient care work experience Recommended 