Massachusetts has 6 CAPTE accredited PTA schools. It is required to pass an accredited program in order to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) which is needed to apply for a state PTA license. Below are the 6 accredited PTA Schools in Massachusetts, click to learn more about its PTA program.
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Accredited PTA Schools in Massachusetts
| Accredited PTA Programs in Massachusetts | Next Visitation Date |
|---|---|
| Bay State College Boston, MA Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2018 |
| Berkshire Community College Pittsfield, MA Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2026 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2022 |
| North Shore Community College Danvers, MA Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2018 |
| Quincy College Plymouth, MA Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2021 |
| Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2027 |
How to Select PTA Schools in Massachusetts
There are a number of things to consider when choosing physical therapist assistant programs. Here’s a quick list of a few of the most crucial factors to bear in mind as you research for your physical therapist assistant program:
- School size
- Passing-rates of the National licensure test
- Lecture room and lab buildings
- Program expenses and opportunities for financial aid
- PTA Program admission requirements
As you bring all these physical therapy assistant school factors into thought, it may be useful to talk with current college students in addition to recent graduates of the physical therapy assistant programs of curiosity. Also, talking to companies who have employed these students may provide you more insight to each schools strengths and weaknesses.
