Overview

Program Description

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Arkansas State University is designed so that one year (25 hours) of general education courses and prerequisites are completed prior to being accepted into the PTA program. Once accepted into the program, students complete one year of professional courses (38 hours). The professional coursework is offered on both the Jonesboro and Mountain Home campuses. The earned degree is awarded by the Jonesboro campus.

The PTA assists the Physical Therapist in patient evaluation and assessment activities, implements treatment programs according to a plan of care, trains patients in exercises and activities of daily living, conducts treatments using special equipment, administers modalities and other treatment procedures, and reports to the PT on patients’ responses to treatment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Patient Handling

Clinical Kinesiology

Basic Anatomical Systems

Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

Physical Agents and Massage

Neuromuscular Physical Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jonesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum Grade Point Average required is a 3/4.0 on secondary/high school work

Incoming international undergraduate students must meet one of the English language proficiency requirements

Completed Online Application

$30 Application Fee

Official High School Transcript

Official ACT/SAT Score

Immunization Record (2 MMRs)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18740 USD / year

≈ 18740 USD / year
Out-of-State

18740 USD / year

≈ 18740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10430 USD / year

≈ 10430 USD / year

Living costs

Jonesboro

United States

770 - 1180 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Description

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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