BCC Accepting Applications to Physical Therapist Assistant Program  

 

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) is now accepting applications for entrance into its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 

 

"The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at BCC offers a student-centered learning experience through integrated classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory training and comprehensive clinical education," explained Nicole Tucker, assistant professor for Nursing, Health and Wellness at BCC. "Graduates of the program are fully prepared and eligible to sit for the national Physical Therapist Assistant licensing examination."  

 

At BCC, PTA students can complete an associate degree program in as little as two years. Tucker noted that recent cohorts have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the exam, and with a high demand for PTAs, there is a 100 percent employment rate following completion of the program and licensing. 

 

Physical therapist assistants work in diverse settings that include hospitals, private PT practices, community health agencies, schools, pediatric facilities, nursing homes, industrial or corporate health facilities and rehabilitation centers. PTAs enjoy strong career prospects, with average annual salaries exceeding $65,000 as of May 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics. 

 

For more information, or to apply to the program, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/pta.