Central Piedmont Community 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 Central Piedmont Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Central Piedmont Community College PTA Program Overview

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), located in the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a respected and hands-on Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate in Applied Science degree. This rigorous program requires 75 credit hours completed full-time over five consecutive semesters—typically two years. Students benefit from a blend of classroom learning at Central Campus and four immersive clinical education courses beginning in their second fall semester, each demanding 40-hour workweeks under professional supervision.
The curriculum covers general education, anatomy and physiology prerequisites (BIO 168 & BIO 169), medical terminology, and specialized PTA coursework. To progress, students must maintain a grade of at least 74% in program courses. Program admission is competitive; applicants should complete prerequisites promptly as course credits expire after five years.

Costs include standard tuition/fees plus additional expenses for labs, textbooks, health screenings, and immunizations. Financial aid options abound—including scholarships like the Bob and Eleanor Gossett Endowed Scholarship—and CPCC’s affordability makes it an accessible choice for many local residents.

Graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for licensure—a requirement in North Carolina—and enjoy strong job prospects across diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, sports facilities, or home health agencies. Unique to CPCC is its vibrant campus life with leadership opportunities and community engagement initiatives that enrich both personal growth and professional networking right here in Charlotte’s dynamic healthcare hub.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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