Physical Therapist Assistant )AS)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and coursework must be obtained from accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State


Course Prefix

CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements 
PHT

Physical therapist or physical therapist assistant

 

AND

 

Holds an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in the jurisdiction where the program is located (Florida).

 

AND

 

A minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited school.

 

AND

 

A minimum of five years (or equivalent), full-time, post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience within any United States jurisdiction.

 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

February 2025 Belinda Mouradian