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

Somerset Community College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Somerset Community College (SCC) in Somerset, Kentucky, offers a comprehensive pathway to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Designed as a two-year, full-time program, it prepares students to work under licensed physical therapists to help patients regain mobility and improve quality of life. The curriculum requires 64-68 credit hours: 26-30 hours of general education courses—which may be completed or transferred from any KCTCS institution—and 38 hours of specialized PTA coursework. Three hands-on clinical experiences at regional sites are included for practical training.
Admission is selective with one cohort admitted each fall; acceptance into SCC does not guarantee entry into the PTA program itself. Graduates are eligible for the National Physical Therapy Examination and licensure across all U.S. states due to CAPTE accreditation.

Tuition is among the lowest in Kentucky and many students qualify for free tuition through programs like Work Ready KY Scholarship—especially if they have no prior associate degree or higher credential. Detailed cost breakdowns can be requested directly from SCC.

Located on the north campus in Harold Rogers Student Commons, SCC’s PTA program emphasizes cultural sensitivity and teamwork within healthcare settings—a reflection of its commitment both to academic excellence and local community needs in south-central Kentucky. With strong job prospects regionally and nationally, graduates find opportunities in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, schools, and more throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Somerset 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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