Your Timeline to a PTA Career: How Long It Really Takes

Thinking about a hands-on career in healthcare? Becoming a physical therapist assistant (PTA) might be the right path for you. After graduation, you’ll take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) and apply for state licensure.¹ Most students can complete an accredited associate degree program in about two years¹( 20–21 months at Stanbridge University),² gaining both […]





