Program Accreditation & Licensure

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. This program was first granted accreditation status in 1973 and was most recently re-accredited in 1998.

Upon successfully completing all the requirements of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, the student is awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Graduates of the program are able to sit for the licensure test given by the Texas State Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

The 3-year graduation rate for the St. Philip's College PTA Program is:

2006- 16 of 24 graduated
2007- 23 of 26 graduated
2008- 23 of 24 graduated

The 3-year State Board Pass Rate for the St. Philip's College PTA Program is:

2005- First time passers = 18; Within 6 mos = 100%
2006- First time passers = 11; Within 6 mos = 100%
2007- First time passers = 18; Within 6 mos = 91%