Frequently Asked Questions School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) Current: Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) Can a program graduate work as a PTA without a license? Is it possible for a student to be accepted into the PTA program right out of high school? Is it possible to take the state licensing test and practice as a PTA if one has a past felony conviction? Is there a waiting list for the PTA program? Regarding the PTA licensing exam, what are the associated costs and can it be repeated? What salary can a physical therapist assistant expect? Will classes taken at another college transfer in for the PTA program? ×