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 San Jacinto Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
Approximate Total Costs sheet (Aug 2026): tuition for all 62 credit hours incl. prerequisites $5,146 in-district, $8,928 out-of-district (no out-of-state figure); excludes textbooks (~$1,100), drug screen/background ($90), immunizations. Admission info page: first-time NPTE 88.9% 2025, 92.9% 2024; ultimate 100%; five semesters.
