The PTA Part‑Time Option is a flexible six‑semester pathway ideal for working adults balancing career and
life responsibilities. Designed for weekday attendance only, classes are offered during
the day, allowing students to maintain employment or other commitments while progressing
toward an Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant. The curriculum mirrors
the full‑time track, featuring classroom, lab work, and clinical rotations. The program
spreads over three academic years, preparing graduates for entry‑level roles under
licensed physical therapists in diverse healthcare settings.
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education
where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New
England Commission of Higher Education.
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
The PTA program at North Shore Community College is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue 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 email or call Diane
Caruso at dcaruso@northshore.edu or 978-762-4165.
