Accreditation

The PTA Program at Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)*. This rigorous honor reflects an initial achievement of the minimal level of program quality necessary for successful operation as well as a systematically ongoing program of continuous quality monitoring and improvement. Further information about accreditation can be obtained online at www.apta.org/CAPTE

Licensure

Ongoing program accreditation assures that program graduates are eligible to sit for the PTA version of the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)**. Successful completion of this exam is a necessary component for licensure and practice in the field of physical therapy in most states, including Alabama. In addition to passing the NPTE, each state includes rigorous legal and ethical standards of practice. For example, the State of Alabama may deny licensure, either temporary or permanent, to any individual for reasons including, but not limited to, conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude, or violation of state or federal narcotics laws. For more detail on the practice standards for Alabama, please visit the State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy website at www.pt.alabama.gov/. You may also find more information about the NPTE and a listing of other state regulatory agencies and their requirements for licensure by visiting the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy at www.fsbpt.org

*The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Department of Accreditation
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 703-706-3245
Website: www.apta.org/CAPTE

**The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
124 West Street South, Third Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 703-739-9420
Website:  www.fsbpt.org