Area of Study
Physical Therapist Assistant
PTA application now through July 17, 2026.
Help people heal and live better lives.
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work closely with physical therapists to care for people of all ages who are dealing with injuries, disabilities, or other health challenges. PTAs help patients reduce pain, improve movement, and reach their best possible health.
At Morgan Community College, our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Physical Therapist Assistant program will train you to become a skilled, caring, and professional PTA. You’ll learn how to help patients regain strength, move better, and get back to doing the things they love. As a PTA, you’ll work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Doctor of Physical Therapy to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Why Choose MCC’s PTA Program?
- Finish in just 21 months – Get your AAS degree and start your career quickly
- Flexible schedule – Classes just 2-3 days a week at our Fort Morgan campus
- Small class sizes – Get more one-on-one attention from instructors
- Expert faculty – Learn from experienced professionals who care about your success
Who Do PTAs Help?
PTAs work with a wide range of patients, including:
- Children (pediatrics)
- Older adults
- Patients with chronic illness
- People recovering from injuries or surgeries
- Individuals with neurological or orthopedic conditions
- Athletes
No matter the patient, the goal is the same: help them reduce pain, move better, and live healthier lives!
Interested in PTA?
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Shelli Crandall
Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations
Our PTA Graduates Find Success!
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2-Year Graduation Rate
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2-Year NPTE Pass Rate
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2-Year Employment Rate
Additional Program Info
Pass Background Check & 10-Panel Drug Screen
All newly admitted PTA students must pass a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen. Proof of requirements is submitted through an online record tracking system. Contact the Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for instructions.
Background Check
A criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program. Do not complete earlier.
Health Programs Disqualifying Offenses
10-Panel Drug Screen
Although possession and use of marijuana is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited for students seeking admission or enrolled in a health program at Morgan Community College. Therefore a student with a drug screen showing positive for use of marijuana is ineligible for admission and/or continuance in the program.
Additional Requirements
In addition to passing the background check and drug screen, admitted PTA students should have the following:
- Proof of current immunizations and influenza vaccination.
- Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
- Purchase student liability insurance, make payment for clinical ID badge at the College Store.
- Proof of signed MCC workers compensation policy form.
- Appropriate scrubs/uniforms required by program to be purchased through the College Store.
Proof of requirements is submitted through an online record tracking system. Contact the Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations for instructions.
Accreditation
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The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Morgan Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (970) 542-3226 or email [email protected].
View the catalog for courses and program requirements.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Careers & Salaries
Updated April 2025. Career information from O*Net Online.
| Position | Median |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,080 |
To view the full NC-SARA Reciprocity Agreement for this program, visit the State Authorization section in the MCC Legal Notices. To view the Professional Licensure Disclosure for this program, visit the Professional Licensure Disclosure: Physical Therapist Assistant. For further assistance please contact the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director at 970-542-3226.
Meet the Faculty
Faculty
Erin Gonzalez, PTA, BA
Erin began teaching as a part-time instructor for the PTA Program in Fall 2022 and transitioned to full-time in Fall 2023. She has been a Physical Therapist Assistant at East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, CO since 2013. Erin received a Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance and Sport-Adult Fitness and Exercise Science from Metropolitan State University and is a graduate of the MCC PTA program, receiving her Associate of Applied Science.
Erin lives in Morgan County with her husband and two children, and is an avid golfer, volleyball player, and fitness enthusiast.
Faculty
Connie Weingarten
Prior to coming to MCC, Connie served as the Director of Rehab services at Colorado Plains Medical Center for 13 years and provided home health and early intervention pediatric services throughout Eastern Colorado. Connie has over 35 years of experience as a PT in a variety of settings including outpatient, hospital, home health and school district. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University (ATSU), a Master of Health Administration from Ohio University, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY).
Connie shares her time between Fort Morgan and Bailey, when she is not visiting her 3 daughters throughout Colorado. In her free time, Connie enjoys bicycling, boating, camping, gardening and cooking.