Chippewa Valley 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 Chippewa Valley Technical College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Chippewa Valley Technical College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, offers a comprehensive 61-credit associate degree designed to prepare students for rewarding careers helping people regain mobility and function. The two-year, face-to-face program begins each August and features hands-on labs, clinical experiences across local healthcare facilities—including partnerships with Mayo Clinic Health System and Dove Healthcare—and instruction from experienced faculty.
Students learn essential skills such as therapeutic exercises, soft tissue mobilization, neuromuscular rehabilitation techniques, electrical stimulation application, documentation practices, and infection control per CDC guidelines. Core courses include Kinesiology I & II, Therapeutic Exercise, Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, and more—ensuring graduates are ready for immediate employment or further study through transfer agreements with four-year institutions.

Estimated total cost is about $12,146 including tuition ($10-11k), books ($975), licensure fees ($620), making it an affordable investment compared to many regional options. Financial aid is available for eligible students. Recent CVTC PTA graduates report an average starting salary near $46K; over 80% find jobs within the field locally—reflecting strong demand in western Wisconsin’s growing healthcare sector.

Unique aspects of CVTC’s PTA program include credit-for-prior-learning opportunities for those with related experience and a supportive campus culture focused on real-world readiness. The Eau Claire location provides access to diverse clinical settings while offering the close-knit feel of a community college dedicated to student success.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Chippewa Valley Technical College as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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