Suffolk County 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 Suffolk County Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Suffolk County Community College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Suffolk County Community College, located on Long Island’s Ammerman Campus in Selden, NY, offers a comprehensive and affordable path to an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. This four-semester, 64-credit program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, rehab centers, schools, private practices, and skilled nursing facilities throughout Suffolk County.
Accredited by CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education), the curriculum blends classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience across local facilities. Courses cover anatomy and physiology, therapeutic interventions, kinesiology, neuromuscular therapy, manual techniques, patient communication/documentation skills—and include general education requirements like psychology and statistics. Students must maintain specific grade standards and fulfill community service hours.

Unique aspects of SUNY Suffolk’s PTA program include its competitive admission process—accepting only 26 students each fall—low tuition rates (the lowest among Long Island colleges), strong job placement rates locally due to industry partnerships across eastern Long Island communities; plus required student APTA membership during later semesters.

Additional costs may include liability insurance for clinicals ($40/year), background checks/drug testing if needed by sites ($50-$100+), CPR/AED certification renewal ($75-150), transportation to off-campus placements around Suffolk County—and standard college fees/tuition. Graduates are eligible for New York State licensure after passing the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The outlook for PTAs is excellent regionally thanks to high demand within local healthcare networks.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Suffolk County 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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