Physical Therapist Assistant Accreditation

Accreditation

The PTA program at ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 651-690-7823 or email hmclynch@stkate.edu.

The program also works in association with:

Comments and Concerns
To offer comments/concerns related to the St Catherine University PTA Program contact Holly Clynch, PT, DPT, GCS at hmclynch@stkate.edu or 651-690-7823.

Program Outcomes

OUTCOMES (2-year averages) PERCENTAGE CLASS YEAR(S)
Graduation Rate 87% Classes of 2022, 2023
National Physical Therapy Examination 
Ultimate Pass Rate
95.24% Classes of 2022, 2023 
(as reported by FSBPT to CAPTE)
National Physical Therapy Examination 
First Time Pass Rate
66.67% Classes of 2022, 2023 
(as reported by FSBPT to CAPTE)
Employment Rate 100% Classes of 2022, 2023

State Requirements for Licensure

The program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education based on the following: Accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program by CAPTE satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, student graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at .

State Licensure Information

Information regarding preparation for the PTA licensure exam and application for licensure in the state of Minnesota can be found on the following websites:

  •  â€” Testing schedule for the PTA NPTE