Arkansas has a few CAPTE accredited PTA schools. Successfully completing an accredited PTA program is necessary in order to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) and to obtain your state PTA license. Below are the accredited PTA Schools in Arkansas, click them to learn more about each PTA program.
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Accredited PTA Schools in Arkansas
| Arkansas State University PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program Arkansas State University PO Box 910 State University, AR 72467-0910 United States | |
| Phone Number | (870) 972-3591 | |
| Website Address | pt.astate.edu | |
| Program Contact | beckeith@astate.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Becky L Keith, PT, MSHS PTA Program Director | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools | |
| Carnegie Classification | Master’s Colleges and Universities (larger programs) | |
| Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus 1700 Helberg Lane Ozark, AR 72949 United States | |
| Phone Number | (479) 667-0198 | |
| Website Address | www.atu.edu | |
| Program Contact | npope@atu.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Nina Pope, PT, MS Program Director | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools | |
| Carnegie Classification | Master’s Colleges and Universities (medium programs) | |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program NorthWest Arkansas Community College One College Drive Bentonville, AR 72712-5091 United States | |
| Phone Number | (479) 619-4253 | |
| Website Address | www.nwacc.edu | |
| Program Contact | seddie@nwacc.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Sammi Eddie, PTA Program Director | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate’s–Public Rural-serving Medium | |
| South Arkansas Community College PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program South Arkansas Community College 300 South West Avenue PO Box 7010 El Dorado, AR 71730-5936 United States | |
| Phone Number | (870) 862-8131 | |
| Website Address | southark.edu | |
| Program Contact | jparks@southark.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Jennifer Parks, PT, DPT Director | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate’s–Public Rural-serving Small | |
What to Consider in PTA Schools in Arkansas
There are a couple of of factors to consider when comparing physical therapy assistant schools. Here’s a short list of a couple of the most significant factors to remember as you research for your PTA school:
- University size
- Passing rate of the National licensure test
- Lecture room and lab-room facilities
- Program costs and opportunities for financial aid
- School admission criteria
While you bring all these physical therapist assistant school factors into consideration, it can be beneficial to talk with present-day college students as well as former students of the physical therapy assistant programs of curiosity. Also, talking to employers who have hired these graduates may provide you more insight to each programs strengths and weaknesses.
