Coming Soon: This physical therapist assistant program will become available Fall 2025. Prerequisite courses are currently available at Gallatin College MSU. Reach out to an advisor at [email protected] to find out what prerequisites you’ll need and get more information on how to enroll.

Earn a Physical Therapist Assistant Degree through Distance Learning

Students in Bozeman and nearby communities can now earn a two-year degree from Great Falls College MSU to become a physical therapist assistant. Thanks to a collaborative distance-learning model, Gallatin College MSU can serve as your homebase while you complete your coursework and training. Through this partnership, you can:

  • Take prerequisites at nearby Gallatin College and Montana State University in Bozeman.
  • Take physical therapy assistant classes online.
  • Complete hands-on coursework at Gallatin College, located on the MSU Bozeman campus.
  • Take clinical courses in Bozeman.
  • Earn an associate degree in physical therapist assisting from Great Falls College.
  • Enter a career with a median annual wage of $61,410 in Montana.

What Does a Physical Therapist Assistant Do?

As a physical therapy assistant, each day brings new opportunities to make a real difference in patients’ lives. You’ll work side by side with licensed physical therapists, helping patients regain movement, manage pain and rebuild strength through personalized treatment plans.

From guiding patients through therapeutic exercises to documenting their progress and making on-the-spot adjustments based on how they're responding, you’re a vital part of the care team. Depending on your state’s regulations, you might even assist in developing treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

If you’re passionate about hands-on health care and want a rewarding career that blends science, compassion and movement, training to become a PTA could be the perfect path for you.

Physical Therapy Assistant Degree Program Overview

The physical therapy assistant program at Great Falls College results in a two-year associate degree. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the National Physical Therapy Assistant Examination, which is required to become a licensed physical therapy assistant. Graduates will also need to earn a license in the state where they plan to practice by successfully passing a regional practical exam.

Program Requirements

Explore prerequisites, a sample course plan, costs and more on the Great Falls College website.

Launch Your Physical Therapy Assistant Career

Reach out to program director DeeDee at [email protected] to get important instructions on how to take the next step toward a career in physical therapy assisting. For additional info on prerequisites, program requirements, costs and more, visit the Great Falls College website.