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 Weatherford College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam HESI A2
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 Weatherford College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 6 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2401) C or better · with lab · within 8 years Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2402) C or better · with lab · within 8 years Creative Arts or Language, Philosophy and Culture elective (e.g. ARTS 1301, MUSI 1306, PHIL 2306, HIST 2311) C or better · one of: elective Highly recommended Developmental Psychology (PSYC 2314) or Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 2301) C or better · one of: psych Highly recommended English Composition I (ENGL 1301) C or better Highly recommended Medical Terminology (college level, min 2 SCH) B or better · within 5 years Recommended Entrance exams 3 HESI A2 (Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Math, A&P) Score 75 HESI A2 overall % TOEFL iBT (non-native English speakers) TSI complete Certifications 1 American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Health and background checks 5 10 panel urine drug screen Criminal background check Hepatitis B series (at least first two shots or titer) Major medical health insurance TB screen, immunizations/titers, medical clearance Application basics 4 Attend PTA information session (same academic year) Personal interview and written essay County of residency (Parker County 2, Wise County 1) Recommended Previous college degree or WC Workforce certificate Recommended Experience 2 Observation hours (20) in two PT settings, min 10 each, with PT or PTA Full time healthcare work experience with direct patient care, 1 year Recommended 
