Physical Therapist Assistant | South Plains College

ACCREDITATION

South Plains College Physical Therapist Assistant Program at South Plains 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 contact Jackie Underwood (Program Director) at (806)716-2470 or junderwood@southplainscollege.edu.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

The SPC PTA Program is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment that embraces diversity and ensures equal opportunity for all participants in the educational process. This commitment extends beyond just students and faculty to encompass program applicants, guest speakers, standardized patients, vendors, and all other visitors who interact with the Program. The Program actively promotes and maintains a learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This comprehensive approach to equal opportunity and non-discrimination with all SPC PTA Program stakeholders helps create a rich, diverse learning environment that enhances the educational experience while preparing future Physical Therapist Assistants to serve diverse patient populations effectively and respectfully.

SUCCESS RATES

Year of Admission/Graduation	Program Admissions	Graduation Rate	Licensure Exam Pass Rate (First-Time)	Licensure ExamPass Rate (Final/Ultimate)	Employment Rate of Licensed
2022/2023	15	92.85%	100%	100%	100%
2023/2024	16	75%	41%	91%	TBD
2-Year Average		83.93%	70.5%	95.5%	TBD

Reported licensure rates are based on graduates receiving a passing score on the NPTE-PTA exam administered by the FSBPT after graduation. First-time pass rates are based on a cohort’s performance on their first attempt at the exam, and the ultimate pass rate is the finalized pass rate for the cohort.

Graduation rates and licensure pass rates are updated as information is received. For more information contact Jackie Underwood.

Are you interested in PTA at South Plains College? Fill out our form below and a program advisor will contact you.

APTA Membership

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS

Contact Information

Program Chairperson & Advisor
Jackie Underwood

1401 S. College Ave
Levelland, TX 79336

Email:
junderwood@southplainscollege.edu

Office Telephone : (806) 716-2470

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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