Fayetteville Technical 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 Fayetteville Technical Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Fayetteville Technical Community College PTA Program Overview

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) offers a well-regarded Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, ideal for those looking to enter the growing healthcare field in Fayetteville and across North Carolina. The PTA program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree (A45620), typically completed over five semesters. Students must first fulfill prerequisites, including high school biology and chemistry, before applying through FTCC’s competitive admissions process. Applicants are evaluated using a point system based on academic achievements.
The curriculum covers human anatomy and physiology, disease pathology, and hands-on physical therapy techniques for patients of all ages. Classes are held at the Health Technologies Center on Hull Road—a convenient location near Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and other local clinics where students may later intern or work.

Program outcomes reflect its quality: recent two-year averages show a 31% acceptance rate, 92% graduation rate, 97% employment rate within six months of graduation, and licensure pass rates up to 94%. Tuition is set by state guidelines; while costs can vary year-to-year, FTCC remains one of the more affordable options in Cumberland County.

FTCC’s PTA program holds accreditation from CAPTE—the national standard—ensuring graduates qualify for licensure in North Carolina. With strong job prospects locally due to Fayetteville’s large medical community—including military healthcare needs from nearby Fort Liberty—graduates find rewarding careers improving patient mobility under licensed physical therapists’ supervision. For details or advising contact Dr. Annette Webster at webstera@faytechcc.edu or call 910-678-8259 during business hours.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Fayetteville Technical 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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