SFCC offers a two-year program to prepare physical therapist assistants for immediate employment in physical therapy facilities.

• Completion of the physical therapist assistant program application booklet which is available at the SFCC counseling center. Applications are accepted during the winter quarter preceding fall quarter entry into the program.
• Appropriate placement scores in COMPASS/ASSET for English and math.
• GPA of 2.0 in all prerequisites and all subjects required for the degree.
• Documentation of either paid or volunteer experience in a medical setting (prefer physical therapy).
• Current immunizations, and passing of physical examination, drug screening and Washington State Patrol criminal background check.
• The PTA program incorporates a selective process for admission. This admission process uses a point system based on relevant coursework completed at the time of application and verification of paid or volunteer experience in a medical setting. Please be aware that the completion of all prerequisites does not ensure admission to the program.