Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

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 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts PTA Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a comprehensive, 17-month degree offered at both Fresno and San Jose campuses. Designed for those seeking hands-on healthcare careers, the PTA program combines classroom instruction, laboratory work with industry-standard equipment, and extensive clinical rotations across local facilities. Students complete 1,773 clock hours (106 quarter credit hours), including three full-time clinical externships totaling over 700 hours.
The curriculum covers general education requirements alongside specialized courses such as Clinical Kinesiology, Orthopedic Management, Neurology, Patient Care Skills, and Licensure Exam Preparation. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) and California Law Exam; recent pass rates have been strong—San Jose campus boasted a 90% NPTE pass rate in 2023. The employment rate within one year post-graduation has reached up to 100%.

Total tuition and fees are approximately $39,897*, with financial aid available for qualifying students—including veterans’ benefits—and support from dedicated advisors on each campus. Career services include resume building workshops and mock interviews even after graduation.

Gurnick’s PTA program stands out locally due to small class sizes (lab ratio: 1:15), diverse clinical placements throughout Central Valley or Silicon Valley health systems depending on location choice, flexible transfer credit options for prior coursework, and robust job placement assistance—a key benefit given California’s high demand for PTAs with competitive salaries in both regions.

*Fees subject to change; verify current costs directly with admissions.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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