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Physical Therapist Assistant Technology
Tupelo Campus

The PTA Program at Itawamba Community College is a two-year program which consists of general education and physical therapy courses. The physical therapy courses are designed to utilize learning in general education courses and prepare individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively assist in treatment and testing of the physical therapy patient. Students are trained in the use of exercise, physical modalities and specific treatment procedures in laboratory and clinical settings. Concurrent theoretical and clinical experiences enhance the student's ability to relate the theory to practice.

Upon completion of the program, the student will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Technology. Graduates of an accredited program are eligible to take the state licensure examinations.

• Accreditation
• Admission
  • Health Science Admission Application
  • PTA Program Application Information Packet (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
  • PTA Program Application Forms (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
  • Form for Evaluation of an Applicant's Observation Experience by a PT or PTA Clinician (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
• Faculty
• Program Curriculum
• PTA Program Mission, Goals & Objectives
• Other Information 
  • PTA Student Handbook (Adobe Acrobat Reader Format .pdf)
  • Job Posting for PTA Positions
  • External Links
    • American Physical Therapy Association http://www.apta.org
    • Mississippi Physical Therapy Association http://www.mspta.org/
    • Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy http://www.msbpt.state.ms.us/

Entry into the program is highly competitive. There are usually far more applications than available slots. While the published ACT score, GPA and grades in the prerequisite courses meet the minimum criteria for admission, much higher scores and grades are often required. It is highly recommended that students contact their assigned adviser, program director or the Office of the Dean of Health Science for guidance related to specific thresholds for admission. Students must pass a drug screen and a criminal background check prior to participating in clinical activities.