NorthWest Arkansas 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 NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

NorthWest Arkansas Community College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), located in Bentonville, offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Accredited by CAPTE, this program prepares graduates for the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination (NPTE), a requirement for state licensure across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Students can choose between two formats: a traditional on-campus daytime track or a hybrid option with mostly online coursework and periodic intensive labs held every three to four weeks. The hybrid pathway is particularly valuable for those living outside Northwest Arkansas who need flexible scheduling while working or completing clinicals closer to home—an important feature given NWACC’s regional reach.

Both tracks require completion of technical, general education, and clinical courses over four full-time semesters plus two part-time summer terms. Coursework includes hands-on patient care training, service learning, didactic instruction, and multiple clinical internships within local healthcare facilities—a benefit considering Northwest Arkansas’s rapidly growing medical sector.

Tuition at NWACC remains affordable compared to many other programs in the region; financial aid and scholarships are available. Graduates enjoy strong career prospects locally due to increasing demand from area hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics serving Bentonville’s expanding population.

With small class sizes and access to modern health science facilities near major employers like Walmart headquarters, NWACC stands out as a practical choice for aspiring PTAs seeking high-quality training close to home.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at NorthWest Arkansas 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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