Missouri has 10 CAPTE accredited PTA schools. In order to get your state PTA license you will need to complete an accredited PTA program and pass the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE). Below are the 10 accredited PTA Schools in Missouri, click to learn more about its PTA program.
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Accredited PTA Schools in Missouri
| Accredited PTA Programs in Missouri | Next Visitation Date |
|---|---|
| Central Methodist University Fayette, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2022 |
| Concorde Career College – Kansas City Kansas City, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2027 |
| Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2018 |
| Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley Kansas City, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2027 |
| Mineral Area College-Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center Cape Girardeau, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2027 |
| Missouri Western State University St Joseph, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2022 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2023 |
| St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton Fenton, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2018 |
| St Louis Community College at Meramec St Louis, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2019 |
| State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2023 |
Choosing a PTA School in Missouri
There are a few of considerations when comparing physical therapy assistant schools. Here is a short list of a couple of the most crucial considerations to bear in mind as you research for your physical therapist assistant school:
- Campus size
- Passing-rates of the NPTAE test
- Lecture room and labroom facilities
- School expenses and potential opportunities for financial aid
- Campus admission criteria
As you bring these physical therapy assistant program factors into consideration, it can be beneficial to talk with present-day college students and recent graduates of the PTA schools of interest. Also, talking to employers who have hired these graduates may give you more insight to each programs strengths and weaknesses.
