According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the need for physical therapist assistants (PTA) is expected to grow 26% through 2028, much faster than the national average. In addition, Clarkson College graduates* experience exceptional outcomes following completion of the program. Please use the app fee waiver code IWCCPTA to waive the $35 application fee. Upon acceptance, we will also wave your $100 enrollment fee.
In the early 1990s, Clarkson College saw the need for a top-quality physical therapist assistant program in the Omaha area. In fall 1994, the Associates degree in PTA option was launched. Since those early days, the program has grown to include a specific transfer-option, dual degree option with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business and major in Management, and one of the first Bachelor’s degree in PTA options in the nation.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education since 1996, the PTA program has graduated more professionals than any other in the state. Over 200 clinical sites in 21 states highlight the importance placed on hands-on learning and professional network building. In addition, students utilize the critical thinking skills they learn in clinical rotation to create personalized rehabilitation plans that include various physical therapy interventions and activities to help them reach their goals.
The College is excited to celebrate fifty years of the PTA profession and introduce more students to this fulfilling career path. Clarkson College PTA graduates are influential professionals who advance the field of physical therapy through lifelong learning as clinic administrators, faculty members, clinical instructors and clinicians, and by participating in professional organizations at the state and national levels.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Clarkson College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.706.3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: www.capteonline.org
To expose more professionals to the PTA career path, Clarkson College is excited to offer our celebratory scholarship.
While the Clarkson College campus remains closed to the public during COVID-19, we can offer you the ability to virtually tour our campus with one of our PTA students.
Campus Tour
As a potential transfer student, we can let you know how your previous credits will apply to your program here. Here is a complete listing of everything we can transfer to your program here at Clarkson College, should you chose to apply:
We have multiple options to consider when it comes to your PTA goals and career.
| Course | One of Following |
| English Composition, 3 credit hours | Bachelor’s degree or higher |
| College Algebra, 3 credit hours | Associate’s degree or higher |
| Introduction to Psychology, 3 credit hours | 17 hours of general electives |
| Medical Terminology, 1 credit hour | |
| Anatomy, 4 credit hours (within five years) | |
| Physiology, 4 credit hours (within five years) |
We also have the option for you to dually enroll in the PTA Bachelor’s degree option to complete both your Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in PTA. Both programs can be completed in three and a half years (based on full-time enrollment).
Once you are ready, you can apply online:
Start Online Application
Please use the app fee waiver code IWCCPTA to waive the $35 application fee. Upon acceptance, we will also wave your $100 enrollment fee. You will need to do the following in order to apply:
Complete PTA essay questions (built into the application).
Reach out to the Director of Enrollment and Advising Ken Zeiger at zeigerken@clarksoncollege.edu or 402.552.2796 or Assistant Director of Enrollment and Advising Kyle Peacock at peacockkyle@clarksoncollege.edu or 402.552.6162 to go over any questions you may have about your transition. We are here to assist in any way we can.
If you are considering an option other than PTA, you can explore our other health care opportunities online.
