Trident 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 Trident Technical College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Trident Technical College PTA Program Overview

Trident Technical College, located in Charleston, SC, offers an accredited Associate in Applied Science degree for those pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience at the Thornley Campus and partner facilities throughout South Carolina. Students complete prerequisite courses—including Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II—and then enter three semesters of full-time professional coursework totaling approximately 69 credit hours.
Admission is competitive and operates on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis; applicants must have at least a 2.75 GPA in core science, math, and English classes and complete 40 observation hours—20 of which must be in inpatient acute care or rehab settings. Unique to Trident Tech’s program are its strong local hospital affiliations and the requirement that students gain real-world experience through two seven-week clinical rotations. While most placements are within South Carolina, some may require travel outside Charleston.

Graduates boast impressive outcomes: recent years show over 93% pass rates on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for first attempts and nearly 90% job placement within six months post-graduation.
Tuition is affordable—with $0 tuition initiatives possible—but students should budget about $5,000 for additional expenses like books, insurance, clinic travel/housing costs, immunizations, CPR certification, review courses, and licensure fees.

Charleston’s vibrant healthcare community provides diverse employment opportunities after graduation—from hospitals to sports clinics—making Trident Tech’s PTA program an excellent choice for aspiring PTAs along the Lowcountry coast.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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