Bryant & Stratton College – Parma

Location: Parma, Ohio
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant
Rating: 5

PTA Program Data

Below is complete information including curriculum, learning format, tuition and fees, student outcomes, accreditation, student reviews, and application deadlines for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Bryant & Stratton College – Parma. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Program Length

2 years (5 semesters)

Program Type

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Delivery Method

On-Campus

Total Program Cost

$18,215

Graduation Rate

50%

Licensure Rate

99%

Employment Rate

100%

Application Dates

Apply Online

Accreditation

CAPTE

Student Rating

5

Bryant & Stratton College – Parma PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Bryant & Stratton College’s Parma campus offers a comprehensive, hands-on pathway to becoming a licensed PTA in Ohio and beyond. Accredited by CAPTE, this associate degree program spans approximately 20 months and requires completion of 71 credit hours. Students experience a blend of classroom instruction, interactive lab work, and four clinical rotations—ensuring they graduate with real-world skills applicable in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools, and more.
Key courses include Introduction to Physical Therapy; Fundamentals of PT; Clinical Medicine/Pharmacology; Data Collection; Therapeutic Exercise; Neurological Rehabilitation; Practice Management—and multiple full-time clinical internships at local Cleveland-area healthcare facilities. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice across modalities like electrotherapy, therapeutic massage, exercise rehab techniques, wound care, patient assessment/documentation skills and interprofessional communication.

Bryant & Stratton College is known for its small class sizes and strong regional ties—which help students build valuable connections within the Greater Cleveland medical community. Graduates are prepared to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), leading directly to licensure as a PTA—a field projected for steady job growth both locally around Parma/Cleveland and nationwide.

No application fee, flexible scheduling options—including day classes—the Parma campus supports diverse learners aiming to launch rewarding careers in physical therapy support roles throughout Northeast Ohio’s vibrant healthcare sector.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Bryant & Stratton College – Parma as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Director

Jodi Frank PTA, MEd, ACCE

Email

jgfrank@bryantstratton.edu

Phone

(216) 265-3151

Address

12955 Snow Road Parma, OH 44130-1005

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