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You are a physical therapist assistant who is ready for a challenge. You want to further your education and achieve career goals. Reach those goals with help from Pima Medical Institute and the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (BSPTA) degree program.

Designed specifically for physical therapist assistants, the BSPTA is a bachelor’s degree completion program that can provide additional knowledge and skills necessary to better meet patient, employer and societal needs.

Pima Medical Institute’s BSPTA program is offered exclusively online, allowing you the flexibility to continue working in your field while enhancing your skills set. The program features courses in exercise physiology, evidence-based practice, practice-specific rehabilitation and more, and you can choose between an inpatient and outpatient track.

• Graduation from a PTA program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),
• Possession of a high school diploma or recognized equivalency, and
• Completion of a total of 66 semester credits of specific coursework at the postsecondary level, including 15 general education, 39 PTA technical and 12 related credits.*

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is expected to grow 40 percent nationally, much faster than the average, through the year 2024. The growth is expected to reflect the growing number of individuals with disabilities or limited function.**