Associate of Science

Physical
Therapist
Assistant

Hands-on training that heals

With a Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Quincy College, you’ll be able to help others reclaim their strength, mobility, and independence in one of the fastest-growing healthcare fields today.

Our Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students with the technical skills, collaborative problem-solving abilities, and clinical competence necessary to thrive in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, out-patient clinics, private practices, rehab centers, and more—all under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

Starting Spring 2025, we’ll also be offering our Physical Therapist Assistant program as a hybrid model, available to students at both Quincy and Plymouth campuses. This new format combines the flexibility of online lectures with in-person labs and simulation experiences—the best of both worlds.

Two doctors are doctors in the recovery room.

What You'll learn

Students in our Physical Therapist Assistant program will come away with the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and professional demeanor necessary to become a competent, ethical healthcare provider.

Assess patient conditions and implement safe care
Identify patients’ cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors
Learn manual hands-on techniques, physical modalities
Form clear, empathetic interpersonal skills
Learn the use of assistive devices and equipment
Gain required knowledge for licensure and employment

What you can do:

Our program curriculum meets the standards of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), as well as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), positioning students for success in:

Acute patient care
Sports medicine
Long-term rehabilitation
Home health agencies
Educational settings

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$3k

First-Year Scholarship

Fall 2025 Physical Therapist Assistant students will be eligible for a first-year scholarship.

32%

Job Growth Rate

Experts predict a 32% jump in job growth over the next 4 years.

100%

Employment Rate

Nearly all students pass the licensing exam and report employment within six months of graduation.

Why Choose Quincy College?

Learn in-demand career skills at a cost you can afford.

Quincy College runs on a simple mission: to make higher education accessible and affordable for career-minded learners. Our wide range of academic programs are completely customizable to fit your life, so whether you’re juggling jobs, family, or both, we’ve got the resources to help make college education work for you.

What Sets Us Apart:

Open admission
Two convenient campus locations
Low-cost, high-value education
Hands-on, career-focused training

Start here, go anywhere.

The Physical Therapist Assistant degree program starts Spring 2025 and is open to all interested students.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Meet John

"When I was accepted to the PTA program at Quincy College, I got deployed overseas before I could start.” John was able to postpone his enrollment for a year.

"The instructors really care about their students and their teaching style definitely helps you understand the material. They work clinically in addition to teaching, so they focus on evidence-based practice. Plus, class sizes are such that we all know each other and support each other."

— John W. PTA 2023

Contact Us

Office of Admissions

[email protected] | (617) 984 - 1710

1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA. 02169

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm