Achieve an Associate Degree in as few as 21 months*
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you can work with a Physical Therapist (PT) to help patients recover from injuries and illnesses, regain mobility, and manage pain. Being involved in the direct care of patients, PTAs get to observe patients before, during, and after therapy. Physical Therapy Assistants report observations to the PT, help with specific exercises, treat patients using a variety of techniques, including using devices and equipment and help educate patients and their families.
Impact Your Community Through Your Work
Our Physical Therapy Assistant associate degree program helps prepare students with hands-on training and externships, teaching therapeutic exercises, functional, mobility and ambulation training, and activities of daily living. Find a Physical Therapy Assistant program near you at one of our campuses in California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, and Texas.Join Our Family
Do you dream of a chance to change lives through a career as a Physical Therapy Assistant? Concorde’s healthcare classes can prepare you to support patient therapy treatment and plans as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Find the program that’s nearest you, learn the requirements, and get started on a new career today. *Program length can vary by Location, see specific Campus Catalog for program length
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Program Info
Below you will find campus-specific information about the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
CAPTE PTA Program Data:
CAPTE Physical Therapist Assistant Program Data
Student Learning Outcomes for the Campus of Garden Grove, North Hollywood, San Diego, Aurora, Jacksonville, Miramar, Kansas City, San Antonio, and Dallas:
Garden Grove Campus
Accreditaion
Garden Grove
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 714-703-1900 or email JGeurts@concorde.edu.
North Hollywood
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College – North Hollywood is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 818-766-8151 or email YVerba@concorde.edu.
San Diego
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-San Diego is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 619-688-0800 or email MRiley@concorde.edu.
Aurora
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-Aurora is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 303-861-1151 or email APaez@concorde.edu.
Kansas City
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College – Kansas City is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 816-531-5223 or email VAlexander@Concorde.edu.
Jacksonville
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career Institute – Jacksonville is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 904-725-0525 or email LHurtak@concorde.edu.
Miramar
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career Institute – Miramar is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 954-731-8880 or email VNieto@concorde.edu.
Dallas
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College – Dallas is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 469-221-3400 or email bchandler@concorde.edu.
San Antonio
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 210-428-2000 or email DBartels@concorde.edu.
Curriculum
Curriculum
The Physical Therapist Assistant training at Concorde emphasizes real-world experiences that can prepare you from Day 1 to serve effectively in a variety of settings supporting physical therapy treatments.
Classroom-to-career skills training
Concorde’s Physical Therapist Assistant program equips you comprehensively through an emphasis on:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Functional training
- Mobility training
- Ambulation training
- Activities of daily living
Career Outlook
Career Outlook
Physical therapist assistant jobs are projected to grow at a higher-than-average rate of 29 percent. This field is forecast to continue its growth because of an aging generation of baby boomers and an increase in chronic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. Find out more about what a career in physical therapy looks like.
*Source: BLS.gov 2019-2029
Where can a physical therapist assistant work?
Physical therapist assistants can benefit a variety of work settings, including:
- Inpatient hospital settings
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Government hospitals
- Convalescent hospitals
Program Video
TTY Users 1-877-735-2929* | TTY Users 1-888-877-5378* | Voice Users 1-888-877-5379* | Spanish 1-888-877-5381*
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
Accreditation and Licensure
Garden Grove
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 714-703-1900 or email JGeurts@concorde.edu.
North Hollywood
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College – North Hollywood is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 818-766-8151 or email YVerba@concorde.edu.
San Diego
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College – San Diego is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 619-688-0800 or email MRiley@concorde.edu.
Aurora
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-Aurora is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 303-861-1151 or email APaez@concorde.edu.
Kansas City
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College – Kansas City is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 816-531-5223 or email VAlexander@Concorde.edu.
Jacksonville
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career Institute – Jacksonville is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 904-725-0525 or email LHurtak@concorde.edu.
Miramar
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career Institute – Miramar is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 954-731-8880 or email VNieto@concorde.edu.
Dallas
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College – Dallas is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 469-221-3400 or email bchandler@concorde.edu.
San Antonio
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Concorde Career College-San Antonio is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly please call 210-428-2000 or email DBartels@concorde.edu.
FAQ
How Long Is The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Concorde?
At Concorde, you can complete your Physical Therapist Assistant degree in as few as 21 months. Please check with an admissions advisor for program length information.
When Does Concorde’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program Start?
Contact us to find out when the Physical Therapist Assistant program starts at a Concorde campus location near you.
Are physical therapy assistants in high demand?
Physical therapist assistant jobs are projected to grow by 29 percent through 2029, according to BLS.gov. As the need for therapy for those with disabling medical conditions continues to increase, the amount of physical therapist assistants is expected to continue to grow.
Why should I become a physical therapist assistant?
Become a physical therapist assistant to work one-on-one with patients while watching them make progress through treatment. Whether the issue was due to an injury or disease, physical therapist assistants help their patients return to maximum function. Enjoy working long-term with individuals and form rewarding relationships.
Does Concorde offer physical therapist assistant externships?
Concorde incorporates real-world training and off-site clinical experiences in our Physical Therapist Assistant programs.
How much is tuition for Concorde’s Physical Therapist Assistant programs?
For program-specific tuition information, please see the campus catalog.