PITTSFIELD, Mass —?Berkshire Community College (BCC) is now accepting applications for entrance into its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. About 20 students will be accepted into the fall 2023 cohort. 

 

Physical therapist assistants work in diverse settings that include hospitals, private PT practices, community health agencies, schools, pediatric facilities,nursing homes, industrial or corporate health facilities and rehabilitation centers. PTAs are in high demand, and that demand is expected to increase in response to the healthcare needs of an older population and individuals with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. The median annual wage for a PTA was $61,180 in May 2021. 

 

At BCC, PTA students can complete an associate degree program in as little as two years, at which time they may take the state licensure exam. The ultimate licensure pass rate for BCC PTA students is 100%, and the employment rate is also 100 percent. 

 

For more information, or to apply to the program, visit www.berkshirecc.edu/pta.