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Physical Therapist Assistant
Lend a hand in the active recovery process.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Get patients back on the road to doing the things they love most.
Whether it’s an athlete sidelined because of an injury or a patient recovering from hip replacement surgery, physical therapist assistants play an active role in the rehabilitation process. At Penn College, you’ll explore this expansive field through foundational coursework, extensive hands-on experience in specialized labs, and in-depth clinical placements at one of over 65 diverse sites across the region.
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Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S.)
Sometimes life throws a curve ball. When it does, physical therapy gets patients back on track to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
Applied Health Studies, Completion (B.S.)
Students who have earned an associate’s degree from Penn College in physical therapist assistant are eligible to pursue a bachelor’s degree in applied health studies.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
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Oct 7
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, October 7 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Nov 5
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, November 5 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Pre-College Programs
Define your future
There are lots of ways to explore your future across all types of majors from nursing to culinary.
Get a taste of tomorrow
- Stay and learn on campus over your summer break
- Explore a variety of career options
- Experience our hands-on approach to education
- Earn up to $2,000 in Penn College scholarships
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Penn College News
05.25.2023
Hurwitz renews board-certified specialist designation
Victoria Hurwitz, director of the physical therapist assistant program at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was recently recertified as a Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist.
05.01.2023
Student presentations provide PTA professionals with continuing education
A recent semester-closing learning activity for physical therapist assistant students also provided a continuing education opportunity for professionals.
05.01.2023
Students help grad plant seedlings in renewed Earth Day activity
Students in the physical therapist assistant program spent part of Earth Day planting trees on the land of Paul Huffman, a 1987 graduate of Penn College forerunner Williamsport Area Community College.