Idaho has 2 CAPTE accredited PTA schools. Taking the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) is required in order for you to apply for your state PTA license, and you’ll need to complete an accredited PTA program before you can do either. Below are the 2 accredited PTA Schools in Idaho, click to learn more about its PTA program.
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Accredited PTA Schools in Idaho
| Brigham Young University-Idaho PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program 145C Clarke Rexburg, ID 83460 | |
| Phone Number | (208) 496-4654 | |
| Website Address | www.byui.edu | |
| Program Contact | coglianesem@byui.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Mark Coglianese, PT, PhD | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Check with program director | |
| Carnegie Classification | Unknown | |
| Carrington College – Boise PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program Carrington College – Boise 1122 N Liberty Street Boise, ID 83704 United States | |
| Phone Number | (208) 672-0710 | |
| Website Address | www.carrington.edu | |
| Program Contact | jbird@carrington.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Jonathan Bird, PT, MSPT Program Director | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate’s–Private For-profit | |
| Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program 132 Meyers Health Sciences Building 1000 W Garden Avenue Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 | |
| Phone Number | (208) 562-2052 | |
| Website Address | sites.google.com | |
| Program Contact | jrgardunia@nic.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Jonathan Gardunia, PT, DPT | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Check with program director | |
| Carnegie Classification | Unknown | |
| Idaho State University – College of Technology PTA Program Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program Idaho State University – College of Technology College of Technology 921 S 8th Avenue, Stop 8380 Pocatello, ID 83209-0002 United States | |
| Phone Number | (208) 282-4815 | |
| Website Address | www.isu.edu | |
| Program Contact | jerndari@isu.edu | |
| PTA Program Director | Darin Jernigan, MSPT, DPT Program Coordinator | |
| PTA Program Accreditation & School Classification | ||
| Program Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate’s–Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities | |
Selecting a PTA School in Idaho
There are a number of things to consider when comparing PTA programs. Here’s a short list of some of the most significant factors to always remember as you research for your PTA program:
- College size
- Passing rate of the National License test
- Lecture room and labroom buildings
- PTA School expenses and opportunities for financial aid
- University admittance requirements
While you bring these physical therapist assistant program things into thought, it may be useful to survey current college students and former students of the physical therapy assistant schools of curiosity. Also, talking to employers whom have hired these graduates may provide you additional insight to each schools strengths & weaknesses.
