Mississippi has 5 CAPTE accredited PTA schools. In order to get a state PTA license in your state you’re required to complete an accredited PTA program and also to complete the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE). Below are the 5 accredited PTA Schools in Mississippi, click to learn more about its PTA program.
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Accredited PTA Schools in Mississippi
| Accredited PTA Programs in Mississippi | Next Visitation Date |
|---|---|
| Hinds Community College Jackson, MS Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2019 |
| Holmes Community College Grenada, MS Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2022 |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2027 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2023 |
| Pearl River Community College – Hattiesburg Branch Hattiesburg, MS Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2018 |
Comparing a PTA School in Mississippi
There are a few of things to consider when selecting physical therapy assistant programs. Here’s a short list of a couple of the most crucial considerations to always remember as you search for your physical therapy assistant program:
- Program size
- Passing-rate of the NPTAE test
- Lecture room and labroom facilities
- Program expenses and potential opportunities for financial aid
- PTA Program admittance criteria
As you take all these physical therapy assistant school things into consideration, it may be useful to talk with current students as well as former students of the PTA schools of interest. Also, talking to employers whom have actually employed these students may give you additional insight to each schools strengths and weaknesses.
