Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Accredited by the Commission in Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 

Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of a physical therapist. Duties include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care as developed by the physical therapist. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Enrollment in the PTA program is limited to 24 students per year. To inquire about availability, please contact Fran DeJong at fran.dejong@witcc.edu.

This program prepares the student for licensure in Iowa. WITCC has not made a determination as to whether the program curriculum meets all other state’s educational requirements for licensure or certification. If you wish to work outside the state of Iowa please contact the state agency in which you hope to work for details about licensure or certification.

Examination and Licensure are the responsibility of the student.

For Iowa contact:

The Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners Bureau of Professional Licensure

Iowa Department of Public Health
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075
Phone: 515.281.4401

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at 1.800.999.2782 www.apta.org
• The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) at 1.703.299.3100 https://www.fsbpt.org/Free-Resources/Licensing-Authorities-Contact-Information

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