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PTA: Program Costs

Please see the Penn State Tuition Calculator for an estimate of expenses for the PTA program.  Clinical affiliations are maintained over a wide geographical area, and students may be required to make special housing and transportation arrangements for the clinical phase. Prior to the beginning of the clinical practicum, PTA students are required to complete clinical requirements that may include, but are not limited to: health examination, immunizations, FBI fingerprint check, child abuse clearance, state background check and drug screening. Students will be responsible for completion and purchase of the necessary checks/clearances through a University approved vendor and providing results to the clinical sites.

In addition to a PTA certification / licensure, many state licensing boards and clinical facilities require a criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and a drug screening. Students with criminal records should contact the physical therapy licensing board in the state they plan to practice prior to applying for admission to the PTA Program to inquire about potential restrictions for licensure.

Associate Physical Therapist Assistant Degree

  • PTA: Admission Requirements
    • PTA Admission Requirements: First Year Students
    • PTA Admission Requirements: Advanced Standing (Transfer) Students
    • PTA Admission Requirements: Provisional or Nondegree Students
    • PTA Admission Requirements: Current Penn State Students and Students Seeking Re-enrollment
  • PTA: Mission and Goals
  • PTA: Overview / Courses
  • PTA: Faculty
  • PTA: Technical Standards
  • PTA: Program Costs
  • PTA: Program and Graduate Outcomes
  • PTA: Careers and Job Opportunities
  • Complaints Regarding the PTA Program Outside Due Process

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