New Mexico has a limited number of CAPTE accredited PTA schools. Completing one of them makes you eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE). Upon passing the NPTAE you can obtain a state PTA license. In the table below are the accredited PTA Schools in New Mexico, click them to learn more about the PTA program.
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Accredited PTA Schools in New Mexico
| Accredited PTA Programs in New Mexico | Next Visitation Date |
|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2022 |
| Clovis Community College Clovis, NM Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2021 |
| Carrington College – Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2026 |
| Pima Medical Institute – Albuquerque Campus Albuquerque, NM Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2025 |
| San Juan College Farmington, NM Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2019 |
Deciding on PTA Schools in New Mexico
There are a few of things to consider when comparing PTA programs. Here’s a quick list of a couple of the most crucial considerations to take into account as you research for your PTA school:
- School size
- Pass-rate of the licensure test
- Classroom and lab-room buildings
- PTA School expenses and potential opportunities for financial aid
- PTA Program admission requirements
As you bring all these PTA school factors into consideration, it may be useful to talk with current students as well as former students of the physical therapy assistant programs of interest. Also, interviewing companies whom have actually hired these students may give you more insight to each programs strengths and weaknesses.
