North Carolina has 11 CAPTE accredited PTA schools. In order to get a state PTA license in North Carolina you must pass accredited PTA program and you must also complete the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE). Below are the 11 accredited PTA Schools in North Carolina, click to learn more about its PTA program.
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Accredited PTA Schools in North Carolina
| Accredited PTA Programs in North Carolina | Next Visitation Date |
|---|---|
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2027 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2024 |
| Craven Community College New Bern, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2026 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2024 |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2024 |
| Martin Community College Williamston, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2020 |
| Nash Community College Rocky Mount, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2021 |
| South College-Asheville Asheville, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2022 |
| South University – High Point High Point, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2021 |
| Southwestern Community College Sylva, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Spring 2021 |
| Surry Community College Dobson, NC Status: Accreditation | Next Visit: Fall 2024 |
Comparing PTA Schools in North Carolina
There are a number of considerations when selecting physical therapy assistant programs. Here is a list of a couple of the most significant considerations to remember as you search for your physical therapy assistant school:
- College size
- Passing rate of the licensure exam
- Course room and lab resources
- PTA Program costs and potential opportunities for financial aid
- University admittance criteria
While you take these physical therapy assistant program factors into consideration, it may be beneficial to talk with current college students in addition to former students of the physical therapy assistant schools of curiosity. Also, interviewing employers whom have actually employed these graduates may give you additional insight to each schools strengths and weaknesses.
