Northland Community and Technical 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 Northland Community and Technical College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Northland Community and Technical College PTA Program Overview

Northland Community and Technical College, located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, offers a comprehensive Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. This 74-credit program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, assisting with patient care plans in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, pediatric facilities, home health agencies, schools, and long-term care environments.
The curriculum blends classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience. Core courses include anatomy and physiology for PTAs, therapeutic exercise techniques, kinesiology basics specific to movement science in Northern climates like Minnesota’s Red River Valley region—which often sees patients recovering from winter injuries—and professional issues relevant to today’s diverse workplaces. Students also complete several clinical internships at local or regional sites.

Tuition is competitive among Minnesota State colleges; financial aid options are available along with scholarships for qualifying applicants. The college provides support through academic advising and career services designed specifically for allied health students.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national licensure exam required for PTA practice. Northland’s PTA program is fully accredited by CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education), ensuring high educational standards that meet industry requirements.

Unique to Northland is its community-focused approach—students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized faculty attention while studying close to major medical hubs serving both Northwest Minnesota and neighboring North Dakota communities.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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