In November 2014, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) granted the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts PTA Program accreditation.
CAPTE is an accrediting agency nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
“It has been a rewarding two years participating in the accreditation process. All the work was worthwhile when this past November 2014, we saw our initial cohort of 19 students graduate from our newly accredited program. We look forward to many more classes of graduates entering the workforce as Physical Therapist Assistants!” said Beverly Tong, PTA Program Director at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
The Commission comprises broad representation from the educational community, the physical therapy profession, and the public. Members include physical therapy educators who are basic scientists and academic administrators; physical therapy clinicians and clinical educators; administrators from higher education; and public representatives.
CAPTE contact information:
1111 North Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: 703-706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Physical Therapist Assistant program is an Associate of Science Degree program. The program’s length is 80 weeks: 36 weeks of General Education and related science courses are taken before enrolling at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, and 44 weeks of technical classes.
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program allows the graduate to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs and the California Law Exam (CLE). Upon completion of these exams, the student will be licensed to practice in the State of California.
Learn more information about completion rates and other disclosure information.
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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private academy offering quality allied health and nursing programs operating six (6) campuses in Northern & Southern California: San Mateo, Modesto, Fresno, Concord, Sacramento & Van Nuys. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers such programs as BSN (RN to BSN pathway), Vocational Nurse, Ultrasound Technology, Radiologic Technology, AS in MRI, A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant, and Medical Assistant Program. Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools institutionally accredits Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
