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 Texas College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam HESI A2
Minimum GPA 3.0
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 Texas College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 7 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2401) B or better · within 5 years Composition I (ENGL 1301) B or better Introduction to Physical Therapy (PTHA 1409) B or better · within 2 years Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2402) Recommended Humanities elective (HUMA 1301, PHIL 1301, PHIL 2303 or PHIL 2306) Recommended Lifespan Growth and Development (PSYC 2314) Recommended Medical Terminology I (HITT 1305) Recommended Entrance exams 2 HESI A2 Score 75 HESI A2 English Language Composite, Science (A&P) and Math, each TSI College Readiness Standards or exemption Certifications 1 Healthcare related certificate (verifiable, allied health) Recommended Health and background checks 3 10-panel drug screen Criminal background check Immunizations including Hepatitis B series Application basics 3 High school diploma or GED Prospective student information session PTA Manual of Student Standards assessment (85% passing), interview and group activity Experience 1 PT/PTA supervised volunteer or work experience (50 hours: 25 in each of two settings, one inpatient) Prep courses 1 College Success for Healthcare (CSFH 0101) Recommended 
