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Physical Therapist Assistant

APPLICATION INFORMATION:


Information regarding the PTA Application, including requirements, and the process for evaluation and selection can be found on the program overview document. Read this document BEFORE beginning the application process.

 

The PTA program admission application will be open November 15, 2026 - April 30, 2027.

 

NOTE: Applicants must have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA to apply to the PTA Program. Completion of the science general education courses, BIO 1004 or BIO 2101 is required for final acceptance into the program. It is strongly recommended that applicants complete the general education courses before starting the program, but these courses are not required for admission.

 

If you would like information on the PTA Program application, please contact: PTA Program Chair: Lori McGill, PT, DPT at Lori.McGill@pueblocc.edu or call 719-549-3433 OR Jenny Dunnington at Janelle.Dunnington@pueblocc.edu or call 719-549-3198.

Why PCC?

Our Physical Therapist Assistant program instructors have more than 50 years of combined experience in physical therapy. They have a diversity of expertise and backgrounds in orthopedic rehab, neurological rehab, pediatric rehab, modalities, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and functional training.

Our instructors have a love for physical therapy and a passion for educating our students to be prepared for this valuable and exciting career.

Crystal Aguon
PTA Student
Crystal Aguon

“I want to show my boys that you can go high, but you can start over, too.” 

It’s accurate to say plenty of things in education have changed over the past two decades, but the tools needed to succeed in college hold steady – qualities like persistence, patience, curiosity and flexibility.  

Crystal Aguon possesses those traits in abundance, so when she decided in 2025 to pursue a new career as a physical therapist assistant, the 20-year lapse since her last college experience was a little less daunting than it could have been. Mostly.

Crystal's Story

What will I learn?

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you to serve as a PTA within five semesters. The program is offered 2-2 ½ days per week except during the clinical experiences, which occur in the third and fifth semester.

Clinical experiences are scheduled for 40 hours per week and placement is typically anywhere in southern Colorado. Learning experiences include lecture and interactive lab opportunities in a spacious lab with state-of-the-art equipment.

Program Outcomes

Graduation Rates

20252026Two-year average
88.89%100%93.33%

Employment Rates

20252026Two-year average
100%100%100%

First-time National Exam Pass Rate

20232024Two-year average
84.60%100%88.24%

Ultimate National Exam Pass Rate

20232024Two-year average
100%100%100%
 

Program Accreditation

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Pueblo 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: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 719-549-3433 or email Lori.Mcgill@pueblocc.edu.

 

Marijuana Policy

THC (marijuana) is part of the required 10-panel drug screen prior to admittance into any Health Professions or Public Safety program at PCC. The passage of Amendment 64 in the State of Colorado, does not overrule Federal law, which states this is still an illegal substance. Students testing positive for THC (marijuana, including prescription marijuana) will not be allowed entrance or re-entrance into a Health or Public Safety program.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The licensure requirements for Physical Therapist may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.  

Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.  

PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Colorado Physical Therapy Licensure

PCC has not determined if the Physical Therapist meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Degree & Certificate Offerings in Physical Therapy:

Program Application

Program Information

Location
Pueblo Campus
Pathway
Health Professions
Awards
AAS
Course Availability
Day
Program Start
Fall
Program Length
5 Semesters
CAPTE Approval

Contact

Program Chair
Lori McGill, PT, DPT
719-549-3433
Lori.McGill@pueblocc.edu