Physical therapist assistant program earns consecutive top national ranking

The Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions' Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program has been ranked the #1 PTA program in the nation by CollegeFactual.com for the second year in a row.

This consecutive recognition highlights the program's excellence in preparing students for successful careers in physical therapy by showcasing Loma Linda's rigorous curriculum, exceptional faculty, and state-of-the-art resources dedicated to the program. The PTA program’s emphasis on holistic care and hands-on experience helps graduates succeed in the workforce, with many securing positions in top medical facilities and rehabilitation centers. This national ranking also reflects the program’s popularity, with consistently high enrollment numbers and strong outcomes for students entering the healthcare field.

The program's director, R. Jeremy Hubbard, PT, MPT, DSc, says of the ranking, "There are almost no ranking sites for PTA Programs.  Mentioned as one of Forbes Magazine’s top college ranking sites, collegefactual.com is probably the most reputable PTA ranking site out there.  This ranking says so much about the quality of our program.  It is seen everyday in the quality of our instructors and how they challenge our students.  It is also seen in the way our students rise to the occasion.  Their growth, over 15 months, is absolutely incredible.  This growth is seen in our graduates who don’t just treat patients’ physical needs, although that is extremely important.  They also treat the WHOLE person in front of them—the patient’s mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.  We take pride in the challenge presented to our students so that they will be the most well-prepared PTA clinicians when they start to practice.  This ranking helps validate all the efforts we have put into our program."

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The PTA program at Loma Linda University is a 15-month Associate degree program. To learn more about the PTA program, visit the School of Allied Health Professions Physical Therapist Assistant website.