Craven 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 Craven Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Craven Community College PTA Program Overview

Craven Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program, located on the New Bern campus, is designed to prepare students for a rewarding healthcare career. This nationally accredited program (CAPTE) requires completion of approximately 74 credit hours over two years, blending classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences. Courses cover anatomy and physiology, therapeutic exercise, patient care skills, and neurology—providing students with the knowledge to treat individuals with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and nervous system disorders.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam through the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Successful graduates can pursue licensure as PTAs in any US state or territory. Career opportunities abound locally in Craven County and beyond—in hospitals like CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern; outpatient clinics; home health agencies; nursing homes; private practices; and even school settings.

Tuition at Craven CC remains affordable compared to four-year colleges: North Carolina residents pay about $76 per credit hour plus fees. Financial aid options—including scholarships—are available. Unique features include small class sizes for personalized attention and strong ties to local employers via clinical placements.

Located near historic downtown New Bern—with its vibrant waterfront—the college offers modern facilities such as Perdue Hall for Health Sciences programs. The PTA program emphasizes real-world skill-building so graduates enter the workforce ready to make a difference in their community’s health and wellness.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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