What salary can a physical therapist assistant expect?
The median salary for a physical therapist assistant is $45,000 depending on position, years of experience, degree of education, geographic location, and practice setting. (Source: Ohio Department of Labor Market Information.)
Will classes taken at another college transfer in for the PTA program?
Students should submit transcripts from all schools attended as part of their admissions application. It is important to get transfer credit prior to the admissions deadline so that admissions points are granted for completion of equivalent general education courses required by the PTA Program. Course equivalencies can be found on Transferology. View the Transferology Student Guide for helpful information.
Is it possible for a student to be accepted into the PTA program right out of high school?
Students may enter the program directly out of high school or having taken some college courses. If a student has graduated high school within the past five years and has taken courses totaling 12 or more college credits, he/she will be assessed as a high school applicant and as a college applicant. Then the higher point score will be used for the admission decision. Please contact Pre-Health Advisor for further understanding.
4755-27 Conduct of Licensees
4755-27-05 - (5) “Student physical therapist” means a student enrolled in an accredited or candidacy status entry level physical therapist education program who is completing a required clinical education course. Effective January 1, 2020, a student physical therapist shall be at least 18 years old.
Regarding the PTA licensing exam, what are the associated costs and can it be repeated?
Costs associated with licensure including payment for the national licensing exam and state licensing exam, BCI and FBI background checks, state application, and Prometric test site testing fees. Depending on the state, total costs could be in the $600.00-$650.00 range. If a student does not pass the national licensing exam, he/she may repeat it three times in one year.
Is it possible to take the state licensing test and practice as a PTA if one has a past felony conviction?
This is handled on a case-by-case basis. A student should contact the licensing board in the state in which he/she wished to practice. In Ohio, contact the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board at board@otptat.ohio.gov or (614)-466-3774.
Is there a waiting list for the PTA program?
The PTA program does not maintain a waiting list. Each year the top 26 students are offered admission based on admissions points. If a student is not accepted, he/she may apply in subsequent years. However, no preference is given to previous applicants. For further information about admissions points, please contact the Admissions Office at (567) 661-7777 to request an appointment with a Admissions representative.
Can a program graduate work as a PTA without a license?
After graduation from an accredited physical therapy education program, candidates must pass a state-administered national exam to obtain licensure or certification required in most states. Some states may have different requirements according to physical therapy practice acts or state regulations. The states of Ohio and Michigan require candidates to pass national and state licensure exams. More information about PTA licensure/certification requirements can be found on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) web site: www.fsbpt.org
