PTA Schools in Texas (TX)

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Accredited PTA Schools in Texas

There are many Texas universities, colleges, technical colleges, and community colleges that offer the required PTA education and clinical experience with a licensed Physical Therapist to take the national licensure exam and get your Texas PTA license. PTA students can opt to pursue an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree. Alternatively, physical therapy aides can complete training in 9-12 months and don’t require a degree.

Interested in learning more about these PTA programs? Click the green button to request more info directly from each degree program below to learn more about them.

The complete list of physical therapist assistant programs in TX on this page are periodically reviewed and updated based on new data from CAPTE.

PTA Schools Near Texas

If living within Texas isn’t a requirement for you, then consider relocating to a nearby state to complete your physical therapy education. Below are some states close to Texas that also offer many accredited physical therapy assistant schools for you to compare.

• Oklahoma
• New Mexico
• Colorado
• Arizona
• Florida
• Louisiana

Comparing PTA Schools in Texas

There are a number of things to consider when comparing physical therapist assistant programs. Here is a list of a couple of the most important considerations to remember as you search for your PTA program:

• Program size
• Pass rates of the licensure exam
• Course room and lab buildings
• College costs and opportunities for financial aid
• Program admission criteria

As you bring all these physical therapist assistant school factors into thought, it can be useful to talk with present-day students in addition to former students of the PTA programs of curiosity. Also, interviewing employers who have hired these students can give you additional insight to each school’s strengths & weaknesses.

You will have to consider your daily commute to class, financial needs, and program rankings/outcomes to make the best decision when choosing a physical therapy assistant program.

Clinical Practice for Physical Therapy Assistant Programs in Texas

About 25% of the coursework for your PTA program in Texas will consist of hands-on training during your clinical practicum or clinical training. Your school can help you find a local licensed physical therapist for you to train with. Below are some examples of licensed physical therapists in Texas that you could reach out to regarding an internship for your PTA degree.

• San Antonio Center for Physical Therapy – San Antonio, TX
• Texas Physical Therapy Specialists – San Antonio, TX
• Physical Rehabilitation Institute – San Antonio, TX
• Austin Physical Therapy Specialists – Austin, TX
• Sports Center Physical Therapy – Austin, TX
• 3D Physical Therapy – Dallas, TX
• North Texas Physical Therapy – Dallas, TX
• River Oaks Physical Therapy & Wellness – Houston, TX
• Apex Physical Rehabilitation & Wellness – Houston, TX

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