PTA Schools in Florida (FL)

This page contains complete information on PTA schools in Florida and was last updated on: January 19th, 2021.

Florida has over 25 CAPTE accredited PTA schools. Completing an accredited PTA program is necessary in order to take your National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) which is required to apply for a state PTA license.

You can see all of the accredited PTA Schools in Florida in our table below, to learn more about each PTA program click on the green Request Info button, website URL, or email address.

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Accredited PTA Schools in Florida

All of the accredited physical therapist assistant schools will provide sufficient classroom lectures, labs, and clinical training. Once you complete your physical therapy education program and earn your associate’s or bachelor’s degree you can take the National Exam before applying for your state license.

Alternatively, you can opt to become a physical therapist aide in as little as 9 months through a certification program. Your decision will depend on your timeframe and budget, you can always start working as a PT Aide and continue your education to become a PT Assistant.

Interested in learning more about these PTA programs? Click the green button to request more info directly from each degree program below to learn more about them.

Here is the complete list of physical therapist assistant programs in Florida.

PTA Schools Near Florida

If living in the state of Florida isn’t a requirement for you, then you may want to move to a state close by to do your physical therapy education. Below are some states near Florida that also offer some accredited physical therapy assistant schools you can compare.

• Georgia
• South Carolina
• Mississippi
• Alabama

Selecting PTA Schools in Florida

There are a few of things to consider when choosing physical therapist assistant programs. Here is a quick list of a few of the most significant considerations to bear in mind as you research for your physical therapist assistant program:

• PTA Program size
• Passing-rates of the license test
• Class and labroom buildings
• College expenses and opportunities for financial aid
• PTA Program admittance criteria

While you take these PTA programs into consideration, it can be helpful to survey current college students in addition to recent graduates of the physical therapist assistant programs of curiosity. Also, talking to companies who have hired these graduates can give you more insight to each school.

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