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 Wharton County Junior 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 Wharton County Junior College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 6 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2401) C or better · within 10 years Highly recommended Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2402) C or better · within 10 years Highly recommended College Algebra (MATH 1314) C or better Highly recommended English Composition I (ENGL 1301) C or better Highly recommended Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts elective C or better Highly recommended Lifespan Growth and Development (PSYC 2314) C or better Highly recommended Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS (Math, Science, Reading each 55%) Score 55 ATI TEAS Math, Science and Reading each % TSI complete in all components Certifications 1 Health and background checks 4 Criminal background check Drug screen Hepatitis B vaccine series complete or titer Immunity titers (Varicella, MMR, Hep B), Tdap within 10 years, TB test, annual flu Application basics 4 GPA 2.5 or higher in Required General Education Courses Mandatory PTA information session One page essay on observation experience All general education courses completed Recommended Experience 2 Observation hours (20) in 2 PT settings, at least 10 each Medical work or volunteer experience, at least 6 months Recommended 
