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 Springfield Technical 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 Springfield Technical Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 13 Anatomy & Physiology 1 with lab (BIO 231/231L) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Biology: HS Biology or college Biology with lab B or better Computer skills: CMP 106 or computer skills challenge exam English: 4 years HS English (C+) or placement at ENG-101 or ENG-101 completion C or better HS Algebra 2 (B or better), placement, MAT-097/MAT-063, or college level math (100+) with B or better B or better Medical Terminology (3 credit college level) or challenge exam C or better Research skills: RCH-100 or library skills challenge exam A&P 2 (BIO 232/232L) with lab · within 5 years Highly recommended English Composition 1 (ENG 101) Highly recommended English Composition 2 (ENG 102) Highly recommended General Psychology (PSY 101) Highly recommended Introduction to Sociology (SOC 101) Highly recommended Lifespan Human Growth and Development (PSY 210) Highly recommended Entrance exams 1 SAT 450 Verbal and 450 Math Score 450 SAT Verbal and Math each · one of: academic Application basics 2 3.0 GPA in 15 college credits including English Comp 1 (all grades C or better) one of: academic Official high school transcript, HiSET or GED Experience 2 Observation hours (5) in one PT setting or interview a PT/PTA clinician Healthcare work experience Recommended 