Western Technical College-Texas

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 Western Technical College-Texas. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Western Technical College-Texas PTA Program Overview

Western Technical College in El Paso, Texas offers a hands-on, accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program designed to prepare students for rewarding careers helping patients regain movement and improve quality of life. The PTA program awards an Associate of Applied Science degree after just 16 months of consistent study—a great fit if you’re looking to enter the workforce quickly.
The curriculum includes both classroom instruction and real-world clinical experiences at approved local sites, ensuring that graduates are “Day One” ready. You’ll learn essential skills like patient care techniques, therapeutic exercises, ethics, and body mechanics under the supervision of licensed professionals. Courses cover everything from anatomy and physiology to advanced modalities like ultrasound therapy.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for licensure—a requirement met by CAPTE accreditation held by Western Tech’s PTA program. Tuition costs can vary; prospective students should contact admissions or visit the college website for current details on fees and financial aid options.

Career prospects for PTAs are excellent: employment is projected to grow rapidly through 2024 according to national data. In El Paso’s growing healthcare sector—serving diverse communities including military families—the demand remains strong across settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, sports facilities and more.

Unique among regional programs is Western Tech’s focus on small class sizes and state-of-the-art equipment—including hydrocollators and paraffin baths—providing a supportive environment right here in West Texas.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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