Mendocino 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 Mendocino College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Mendocino College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Mendocino College in Ukiah, California, offers an Associate of Science degree designed to prepare students for entry-level PTA roles. The program accepts 24 students annually through a lottery system and begins each August. Students complete approximately 60-70 credit hours, including core PTA courses and general education requirements.
Coursework is comprehensive and hands-on, covering patient care skills, clinical kinesiology, therapeutic exercise and agents, orthopedic and neurologic management, advanced procedures for unique populations (such as oncology or women’s health), professional integration, and two full-time clinical practicums. Labs accompany most theory courses to provide practical experience with real equipment under faculty supervision. General education classes in English composition, math reasoning, social sciences, arts/humanities—and required wellness/culture studies—round out the curriculum.

Outcomes include eligibility for licensure exams; graduates are prepared to work in hospitals, outpatient clinics or skilled nursing facilities throughout rural Northern California—a region with increasing demand for PTAs due to its aging population.

Estimated costs include tuition/fees (~$1,500-$2,000/year), books/supplies ($1k+), plus expenses like immunizations or CPR certification. Mendocino College currently covers background checks/drug screens but not medical clearances or insurance.

Unique features include small cohort sizes fostering close student-faculty relationships; local clinical placements that support regional healthcare needs; transfer agreements with Shasta College’s PTA program; and a commitment to diversity/equity reflective of Mendocino County’s community values. Interested applicants should consult college counselors early due to competitive admissions and prerequisite planning.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Mendocino College as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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