Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Tri-County Technical College

On March 26, 2025, officials from Tri-County Technical College, AnMed and Elite Integrated Therapy Centers signed an agreement outlining a new Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program that will launch at the College’s Easley Campus in fall 2027.

The new two-year associate degree program aims to address a critical shortage of physical therapy assistants in the area and create a pathway into additional physical therapy education programs.

Students enrolled in the PTA program will gain foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and patient care with a focus on therapeutic exercises, modalities, and clinical skills for rehabilitation. They will also engage in clinical rotations to gain hands-on experience. Upon graduation, students must pass a national exam to become certified. Once certified, they can work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and schools.

Students may also choose to pursue further education, such as a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree to become a physical therapist. TCTC has transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities to aid students in their preferred career pathway.

The PTA program is fully funded by AnMed and Elite Integrated Therapy Centers and will be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

If you are interested in applying to the program, please complete this interest form. We will notify you when applications are open.