Athens Technical College

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 Athens Technical College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Athens Technical College PTA Program Overview

Athens Technical College, located at 800 US Hwy 29 North in Athens, Georgia, offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), major code PTA3. The program is designed to be completed on the main campus and requires a total of 79 credit hours. Coursework includes general education classes like Composition and Rhetoric, Introductory Psychology, Conceptual Physics with Lab, mathematics options such as Mathematical Modeling or College Algebra, and a humanities elective.
Core requirements focus heavily on sciences—students take Anatomy & Physiology I and II (with labs) and Human Development. The PTA-specific curriculum covers topics from Introduction to Physical Therapy to advanced clinical education experiences across three semesters. Hands-on learning is emphasized through multiple clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities around Northeast Georgia.

All courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher for graduation eligibility. Tuition rates are competitive within the state system; financial aid opportunities are available for qualifying students.

Graduates are prepared to sit for the national licensure exam required to practice as PTAs in Georgia and elsewhere. Career prospects remain strong locally due to Athens’ growing medical sector—including hospitals like Piedmont Athens Regional—and an increasing demand for rehabilitative services statewide.

Unique aspects include small class sizes fostering close faculty-student mentorships and access to robust student resources typical of Athens Tech’s supportive environment—a hallmark valued by many who study here.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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