El Paso 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 El Paso Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

El Paso Community College PTA Program Overview

El Paso Community College (EPCC) offers a full-time Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), designed to prepare students for rewarding careers helping patients recover mobility and manage pain. The two-year program is based at EPCC’s Rio Grande Campus, right in the heart of El Paso—a city known for its diverse culture and strong healthcare community.
The curriculum covers essential topics such as manual therapy, motor relearning, custom exercise programs, chronic pain management, and lifelong movement education. Students must complete specialized courses with a minimum grade of B (with some exceptions requiring a C). A capstone course—PTHA 2339: Professional Issues—prepares graduates for both the national licensure exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and professional practice.

Admission is competitive; applicants need to meet GPA requirements, pass background checks and substance abuse screenings, provide immunization records, and fulfill other prerequisites like HPRS 1206 (Medical Terminology). Additional testing fees apply.

Graduates are eligible to sit for licensure exams after completing this CAPTE-accredited program. Local job prospects are bright: PTAs in Texas can expect salaries ranging from $42,110 to $88,830 depending on experience. Unique to EPCC is its active Student PTA Club that encourages networking through volunteerism and conference participation—including events with the Texas Physical Therapy Association. For more details or guidance on admissions steps specific to El Paso residents, prospective students should consult EPCC’s Health Career counselors or visit epcc.edu/Academics/Health/physical-therapist-assistant.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at El Paso 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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