Keiser University – Fort Myers

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 Keiser University – Fort Myers. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Keiser University – Fort Myers PTA Program Overview

Keiser University’s Fort Myers campus offers an Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), designed to prepare students for rewarding careers as licensed healthcare professionals under the supervision of a physical therapist. The 74-credit hour program blends rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experiences, equipping graduates to assist patients facing challenges such as arthritis, stroke, spinal cord injuries, sports and work-related injuries, and more.
Admission is competitive; applicants must complete prerequisites in anatomy and physiology with strong grades, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, pass background checks/drug screenings when applicable, and document at least 10 hours observing both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy settings. Students also meet with the PTA Program Director prior to beginning technical courses.

The curriculum emphasizes communication within healthcare teams, practical skills implementation based on therapists’ plans of care, ethical practice standards aligned with Florida regulations, evidence-based learning strategies—including engagement with organizations like APTA—and lifelong professional growth. All major courses require a minimum “C” grade for progression.

Estimated total cost for the PTA program is $47,182.50 including tuition ($35,784), fees ($145 registration/$55 application/$2,940 education fee), textbooks/materials (~$6k+), licensure/exam costs (~$862) and additional expenses related to compliance/training requirements.

Graduates are eligible for licensure after passing national exams; outcome data—such as graduation rates—is published per CAPTE guidelines on Keiser’s website. With growing demand across Southwest Florida’s hospitals and clinics—including Lee Health—career prospects remain strong locally.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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