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 South Arkansas 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 South Arkansas College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 10 Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIOL 2064/L) B or better · with lab · within 5 years Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIOL 2074/L) B or better · with lab · within 5 years College Algebra (MATH 1023) C or better Composition I (ENGL 1113) C or better Composition II (ENGL 1123) C or better Computer & Information Processing (CSCI 1003) C or better General Psychology (PSYC 2003) C or better Introduction for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAP 1002) B or better Kinesiology with Lab (KINS 2003 and 2301) B or better · with lab · within 5 years Medical Terminology (HCIT 1003) C or better Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS composite Score 55 ATI TEAS composite % ATI TEAS Reading Score 70 ATI TEAS Reading % Certifications 1 Health and background checks 6 Agree to Student Substance Abuse Screening Policy Hepatitis B vaccine series Medical physical examination Recent TB test or IGRA Rubella and varicella titers or proof of immunity Signed Disclosure and Release form for criminal background check; background check if accepted Application basics 4 Personal statement Prerequisite course GPA 3.5 or higher Science prerequisite GPA 3.5 or higher (A&P I, A&P II, Kinesiology/Lab) Three recommendation forms (not from relatives or observation PT/PTAs) Experience 1 Observation hours (8) in two different PT settings 
