Freed-Hardeman University

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 Freed-Hardeman University. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University PTA Program Overview

Freed-Hardeman University (FHU), located in Henderson, Tennessee, offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) through its Biological, Physical, and Human Sciences Department. The program is CAPTE-accredited and designed for those passionate about healthcare and physical therapy. Students can complete the PTA program in as few as five semesters; this includes 18 months of focused classroom learning paired with 640 hours of clinical education that may be completed anywhere across the U.S.
With a maximum cohort size of just 18 students per year and a low faculty-to-student ratio (1:9), FHU emphasizes individualized instruction and hands-on training. The curriculum integrates Christian values alongside evidence-based practice, preparing graduates to deliver compassionate care under licensed physical therapists’ supervision. Unique opportunities include participation in medical mission trips to Honduras.

The total tuition for the technical phase is $41,490 (2024–25 rates), excluding housing or materials. Prerequisites include courses like Anatomy & Physiology I/II, Medical Terminology, College Algebra, and General Psychology; applicants need at least a 2.8 GPA.

Outcomes are strong: recent cohorts have boasted high graduation rates—100% employment rate post-graduation—and excellent pass rates on national licensure exams.

Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, home health agencies or private practices throughout West Tennessee or nationwide—a promising outlook as demand for PTAs continues to grow locally and nationally.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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