Attending one of the Physical Therapy schools in Georgia can lead to a very rewarding career as a Physical Therapist. In Georgia, you can find colleges and universities where you could study to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy, or complete a Physical Therapy Assistant certification.
There are four PTA Schools located in Georgia offering Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Technology and Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting. Three of those schools are public school type and only one is private. Two of the largest public schools in Georgia with physical therapist assistant training are Darton College in Albany and Athens Technical College. A link to the physical therapist assistant education website is included whenever available.
Athens Technical College
Campus Location: Athens, GA
School Type: Public
Address: Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Athens Technical College
800 US Highway 29 North
Athens, GA 30601-1546
Phone: (706) 355-5176
Website: http://www.athenstech.edu/Catalog/Catalog_athenstech_2006-08.pdf
Email: eokeefe@athenstech.edu
Degree Type: Associate of Applied Technology
Program Features:
- Program culminates in AA or AS degree
- Program is offered in full-time day format
Chattahoochee Technical College – North Metro Campus
Campus Location: Acworth, GA
School Type: Public
Address: Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Chattahoochee Technical College – North Metro Campus
5198 Ross Road
Acworth, GA 30102
Phone: (770) 975-4000
Website: http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu
Email: cportee@chattahoocheetech.edu
Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science
Program Features:
- Program culminates in AAS degree
- Program is offered in full-time day format
Darton College
Campus Location: Albany, GA
School Type: Public
Address: Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Darton College
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707-3023
Phone: (229) 430-6900
Website: http://www.darton.edu/programs/AlliedHealth/pta/index.php
Email: kerri.johnson@darton.edu
Degree Type: Associate of Science
Program Features:
- Program culminates in AA or AS degree
- Program is offered in full-time day format
South University
Campus Location: Savannah, GA
School Type: Private
Address: Expansion Program at Savannah, GA
South University
Savannah Campus
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: (912) 691-6000
Website: http://www.southuniversity.edu
Email: Exp2@southuniversity.edu
Degree Type: Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assisting
Program Features:
- Program has multiple admission dates
- Program is expansion of accredited program
Information about Georgia:
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Atlanta is the capital and the most populous city. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Georgia was 9,815,210 on July 1, 2011, a 1.32% increase since the 2010 United States Census.
