GateWay Community College is known in the community for its healthcare education and training excellence and is the only college in the Maricopa Community Colleges to offer the Physical Therapist Assisting program.
Information Packet
Special Requirement
All students interested in any of our Healthcare programs will be required to attend an Information/Advising session, which will provide in-depth information and enrollment guidance.
Watch the video below to learn more about the Physical Therapist Assisting program at GateWay Community College.
VIDEO
Program Location
Washington Campus
Program Cost Estimates*
Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assisting: $9,517 – $12,285
*Please note that these are only estimates and do not include books. These estimates may change based on increases to tuition, course fees and book costs. Estimates are based on tuition rates for in-county students. Additional fees may apply.
PTA Student Financial Fact Sheet
Accreditation
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.