Nash Community 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 Nash Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Nash Community College PTA Program Overview

Nash Community College, located in Rocky Mount, NC, offers a comprehensive Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate Degree program (A45640), designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience, covering key topics such as human anatomy and physiology, pathology, therapeutic procedures, neurological rehabilitation, and professional interactions.
Students must complete approximately 75 credit hours across core PTA courses like Introduction to Physical Therapy and Clinical Practicums I-IV. General education requirements include English Composition, Public Speaking, Precalculus Algebra, Psychology, Humanities/Fine Arts electives—and foundational sciences like Anatomy & Physiology I & II.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), ensuring graduates are eligible for licensure through the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Nash’s PTA graduates enjoy strong outcomes: recent data shows a two-year graduation rate near 95%, first-time licensure pass rates above 82%, overall licensure at over 93%, and an impressive one-year employment rate of 100%.

Tuition is affordable compared to four-year institutions; detailed cost breakdowns are available via the college’s Financial Fact Sheet. Uniquely situated just off US-64/I-95 in eastern North Carolina’s medical corridor—home to major hospitals—Nash CC provides excellent access to regional healthcare employers including general hospitals and rehab centers.

With small class sizes and dedicated faculty support—including success coaches—the Nash PTA program stands out as an accessible pathway into this high-demand field locally.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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