Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education

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 Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program offered through the Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education (CACHE)—a partnership between Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), Chesapeake College, and the College of Southern Maryland—prepares students for a rewarding healthcare career in just two years. Students complete general education courses at their home college, while core PTA classes are held on AACC’s Arnold campus, centrally located near Annapolis and Baltimore. The 68-credit Associate of Applied Science degree includes five terms of coursework and clinical rotations at local facilities across central and southern Maryland.
CACHE’s CAPTE-accredited curriculum blends hands-on learning with state-of-the-art lab equipment, ensuring students master essential treatment techniques before entering diverse clinical settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, or nursing homes. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Licensing Examination for PTAs and meet licensure requirements in all U.S. states and territories.

Maryland residents may qualify for in-county tuition rates under Health Manpower Shortage provisions—a significant cost-saving advantage given rising demand: employment of PTAs is projected to grow 19% from 2022-2032 due to an aging population and increased chronic health conditions locally.
CACHE emphasizes small class sizes, personalized instruction by experienced faculty like Dr. Patricia Brady, robust student support services—including information sessions—and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity throughout its member campuses. This program offers an excellent pathway into one of Maryland’s fastest-growing allied health professions.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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