Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Available at: Windward Campus
Program Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a health care professional who works directly under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant include a variety of services such as cardiac rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, wound care, sports medicine,home health, and wellness.
The Physical Therapist Assistant may implement treatment programs developed by the Physical Therapist which may include therapeutic exercises; gait training and assisting with prosthetics and brace training; administering various hot/cold/electrical modalities and traction; application of various external bandages, supports and dressings; measuring joint motion and muscle function; and, educating other health care providers, patients, and families.
Curriculum
Students planning to continue at a senior college should consult an advisor concerning degree requirements of the college to which transfer is intended.
Accreditation
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Del Mar 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: capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 361-698-1848 or email rpounds@delmar.edu.
To file a complaint against the institution or CAPTE, details can be found on the CAPTE website.
To make public comments about the PTA Program or a PTA Program graduate, contact PTA Program Director Dr. Rebekah Pounds at rpounds@delmar.edu or Allied Health Department Chair Glenn Madden at wgmadden@delmar.edu.
Program Outcomes
| Del Mar PTA Program Outcomes | Class of 2023 | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | 2-Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Time Pass Rate on NPTE-PTA: | ||||
| Number of Passing Candidates | 8 | 16 | 7 | 22 (total) |
| Total Number of Candidates taking the Board | 18 | 20 | 15 | 34 (total) |
| Pass rate (%) | 44% | 78% | 46% | 64% |
| Ultimate Pass Rate on NPTE-PTA: | ||||
| Number of Passing Candidates | 15 | 20 | 8 | 28 |
| Total Number of Candidates taking the Board | 18 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Pass rate (%) | 83% | 100% | 53% | 80% |
| Graduation Rate: | ||||
| Students who completed the program | 18 | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| Number of students admitted/withdrew academically | 20 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Graduation rate (%) | 90% | 100% | 84% | 92% |
| Employment: | ||||
| Passed boards and employed as PTA | 18 | 19 | 6 | 25 |
| Total Number of students who passed the Boards and sought employment | 18 | 19 | 7 | 26 |
| Employed (%) | 100% | 100% | 85% | 96% |
Fact Sheets
The documents below are for reference and historical record keeping purposes.
- Financial Fact Sheet 2025
- Financial Fact Sheet 2024
- Financial Fact Sheet 2023
- Financial Fact Sheet 2022
- Financial Fact Sheet 2021
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Page last updated December 17, 2025.
