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Become a Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant

Engage your passion for rehabilitation in a hands-on environment. Your journey to helping those in need live a fuller life starts here.

  • 100% NPTE for PTA Licensure Pass Rate, 20241
  • #9 Best Small Colleges in California, 2024, OC Campus, Niche.com2
  • Innovative learning with virtual reality, telemedicine, and synthetic cadavers
  • Campuses in Orange and Los Angeles counties

Overview & Accreditation

Find your calling as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Are you passionate about helping others? In the Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, you will be able to learn how to effectively assist people as they regain confidence and mobility after physical limitation. Whether it’s helping stroke victims walk again or getting injured athletes back out on the field, you will have the opportunity to transform limitations, restore ability, and change lives.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program (Orange County and Los Angeles campuses) at Stanbridge University 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 call 949-794-9090 or email pta.admin@stanbridge.edu.

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What Our Graduates Say About Stanbridge University4

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Jake Nelson, PTA

I’ve been blessed to receive many compliments from patients and my coworkers in regard to my knowledge and professionalism in the clinic that I can only attribute to my professors in the PTA program. Coming into my first outpatient job I felt extremely confident in coming into a new work environment with the ability to handle many different diagnoses.

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Kimberly Del Mundo, PTA

The PTA instructors at Stanbridge University are known for their dedication to providing personalized support to each student, in which students benefit from more one-on-one interactions and tailored guidance. The instructors are highly accessible, offering regular office hours and tutoring which allowed me to receive the support I needed when I needed it.

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Lynn Vo, PTA

It’s very clear the PTA instructors are very passionate and skilled in their craft. They prepared us very well academically and for the practical use of these skills for our career. Additionally, the Career Services at Stanbridge provide incredible support during the program and after graduation, including interview prep and job search.

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Wendy Moran, AVN Graduate

During my time at Stanbridge, I had some amazing instructors. They made the experience very rewarding and exciting. Every day, I looked forward to class so that I could learn from them. My classes helped me become more prepared and knowledgeable, enabling me to provide better care to my patients.

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Samantha Hesketh, BSN Graduate

My experience at Stanbridge has prepared me to be an educated, safe, compassionate nurse. Nursing can be an unpredictable field, but I feel prepared to face any challenge and come out better for it. This program grew resilience in me that I didn’t know I had.

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Crystal Armenta, BSN Graduate

Stanbridge prepared me to enter into my profession by providing us with a program that made us mentally stronger and gave us confidence to do difficult things.

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Brittney Agostino, BSN Graduate

Stanbridge University provided me with a solid foundation in nursing principles and practices. The support and guidance from the faculty, combined with the practical training and academic rigor, helped me navigate the challenges I faced and reinforced my determination to succeed.

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Uchenna Ebiringah, OT

Everything I learned in the classroom from my professors and in fieldwork from my clinical instructors has in some way effectively informed my practice. I have been fortunate to be able to adapt to the dynamic demands of our continuously progressing healthcare system and assist during great times of need such as during the pandemic, assisting in Acute care as well as treating post-covid patients.

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Alexandra Merrick, OT

My educational experience at Stanbridge contributed to my personal growth through all the courses I took and my fieldwork experiences. These classes and fieldwork experiences helped me grow in my knowledge as an occupational therapist and as a person!

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Elizabeth Stone, OT

My educational experience at Stanbridge contributed to my personal growth through all the courses I took and my fieldwork experiences. These classes and fieldwork experiences helped me grow in my knowledge as an occupational therapist and as a person!

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Mariel-Ann Carambas, OTA

Through Stanbridge’s OTA program, I was able to step beyond my comfort zone. I am thankful to have had the opportunity of becoming a person I never thought I would be, especially while I was at the most top-rated rehab hospitals.

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Victor Gomez, AVN Graduate

Beyond technical skills, the VN program helped me by challenging me to adapt to new environments, manage stress effectively, and maintain a compassionate approach in caring for others. 

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Ashley Perkins, AVN Graduate

My education at Stanbridge has contributed to my personal growth in many ways. The main reasons are financial stability, the ability to continue school after this, and meeting amazing people who I wish the best for. My favorite memories at Stanbridge were all the moments I spent meeting people, laughing with them and building relationships.

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