Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley (Exp)

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 Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley (Exp). Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley (Exp) PTA Program Overview

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley in Kansas City, MO, offers a well-regarded Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. The PTA degree is structured as a four-semester program following completion of prerequisites and includes both traditional classroom and web-based options. Students gain hands-on experience through 720 hours of supervised clinical rotations at local facilities across the Kansas City metro area.
Admission is competitive, with about 22 seats available annually for the on-campus option and 14 for the web-based format. Both tracks deliver identical clinical training; however, web-based students complete lectures online while attending campus labs one to two mornings per week—ideal for those needing flexibility but still requiring some in-person learning.

The curriculum covers essential skills such as therapeutic interventions, patient care techniques, anatomy, and communication. Graduates are eligible to sit for state licensure exams in Missouri or Kansas. Recent outcomes show graduation rates (around 80%) and high employment placement (up to 100%), reflecting the robust demand locally—Missouri’s median wage for PTAs was $61,310 in 2023.

MCC-Penn Valley’s PTA program is accredited by CAPTE and benefits from its central location near downtown KC’s hospitals and rehab centers. Tuition is affordable compared to private colleges—and with over $30 million available annually in grants and scholarships—including many dedicated specifically to health sciences students—the college helps make this career pathway accessible.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley (Exp) as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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