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Physical Therapist Assistant Program​​
​​The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Rio Grande Valley College is a 5 semester program consisting of 66 credit hours and students will graduate with Associate of Applied Science (AAS). A PTA graduate will work under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The program will be a combination of general education and technical courses as well as laboratory skills and clinical rotations.
The Rio Grande Valley College Physical Therapist Assistant Program will prepare students through a curriculum based on contemporary Physical Therapy practice to serve the community. Graduates will be prepared to work with a diverse population and will understand the values of professionalism and lifelong learning.
Accreditation
The Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Rio Grande Valley College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 956-781-6800 x 515 or email mgatling@rgvcollege.edu.
PTA Program Faculty
Dr. Minerva Gatling, PT, DPT, Program Director/ACCE
Office: (956)781-6800 Ext 1111
Email: mgatling@rgvcollege.edu
Henry Falcon, PTA, MBA, CSCS, Instructor
Office (956) 302-0887
Email: hfalcon@rgvcollege.edu
Kimberly Nieto, PTA, Instructor
Office (956) 302-0887
Email: knieto@rgvcollege.edu
The PTA Program will...
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Prepare graduates to work as entry-level physical therapist assistants under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist
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Prepare students to exhibit effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Provide students with positive learning experiences and a curriculum based on current physical therapy practice
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Prepare graduates to communicate effectively
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Resources
Prerequisite Courses
Degree Plan
Course Descriptions
TEAS Entrance Exam
Essential Functions for PTA Students
PTA Program Documentation Requirements
PTA Graduation
Criteria
Financial Fact Sheet
2024-2025
Admission Policy & Point System
STC & RGV College
Agreement
Program
Outcomes Data
Program Academic Grievance/Petitions
This program is represented to lead to multiple job opportunities and is not meant to lead to any particular outcome. While job placement assistance is offered, finding a job is the ultimate responsibility of the student. The institute does not guarantee that any student will be placed in a training-related job or at all.