Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
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 Santa Fe College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.5
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 Santa Fe College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 20 American National Government (POS2041) C or better · one of: socsci Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (BSC2085/L) C or better · with lab Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (BSC2086/L) C or better · with lab Art Appreciation (ARH1000) C or better · one of: humanities College Algebra (MAC1105) C or better · one of: math College Composition (ENC1101) C or better Intro to Statistics (STA2023) C or better · one of: math Introduction to Humanities (HUM2020) C or better · one of: humanities Introduction to Philosophy (PHI2010) C or better · one of: humanities Literature Appreciation (LIT1000) C or better · one of: humanities Mathematical Thinking (MGF1130) C or better · one of: math Medical Terminology (HSC2531) C or better Music Appreciation (MUL1010) C or better · one of: humanities Physics with lab (PHY1007/L) C or better · with lab · one of: physics Physics with lab (PHY2004/L) C or better · with lab · one of: physics Physics with lab (PHY2048/L) C or better · with lab · one of: physics Physics with lab (PHY2053/L) C or better · with lab · one of: physics Theater Appreciation (THE1000) C or better · one of: humanities US History Since 1877 (AMH2020) C or better · one of: socsci US History To 1877 (AMH2010) C or better · one of: socsci Certifications 1 Current patient care certification (CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, etc.) Recommended Health and background checks 3 Drug screening Immunizations State and federal background check Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
