Physical Therapist Assisting

Help others heal from injury, illness, chronic conditions, and traumatic events. Our program can equip you with skills and training you need to qualify for work as a physical therapy assistant in Arizona, helping people on their road to recovery. This program can also prepare you for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy certification exam.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Physical Therapist Assisting

Make a Difference as a Physical Therapist Assistant

GateWay Community College, renowned for its healthcare training excellence, offers the only Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA) program in the Maricopa Community Colleges.

Learn the skills needed to support patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, chronic conditions, and trauma. This program prepares you to work as a physical therapist assistant in Arizona and equips you to sit for the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy certification exam.

Start your journey toward a rewarding career in healthcare today!

Program Contacts

Title

Laura Safa, PTA, MS

Program Director, Physical Therapist Assisting
laura.safa@gatewaycc.edu
Phone: (602) 286-8514

Title

Tawny DeLeon, PTA

Faculty, Physical Therapist Assisting
tawny.deleon@gatewaycc.edu
Phone: (602) 286-8944

Title

James Washington, PTA, BS

Faculty, Physical Therapist Assisting
james.washington@gatewaycc.edu
Phone: (602) 286-8509

Title

Taylor McCann, PT, DPT

Faculty, Physical Therapist Assisting
taylor.mccann@gatewaycc.edu

Additional Information

Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at GateWay Community 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 (602) 286-8514 or email laura.safa@gatewaycc.edu.

Additionally, GateWay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Why should you choose an accredited school?

Although many schools offer seemingly similar degree and certification options, not all schools are accredited. In many instances, accreditation of the degree or program you complete may be required in order to become certified to work in the field.

The Graduation, Employment, and Pass Rates document contains information for recent PTA students at GateWay.

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