San Juan College - online PTA program

I was looking into this program, which is accredited, and was wondering how a degree from an online program would look to future employers? The program does require students to travel to the school for hands-on experience; the information on the website says the student will be required to be at the school for a total of approximately seven weeks over the course of the 2-yr program. But I wonder if employers would just be turned off by the fact that most of it is online. I live in an area where there are several brick & mortar programs available, but I'm interested in this because I could get started in January 2010, as opposed to waiting until Fall 2010 for the programs in my area. Any thoughts?

I don't believe this training can be done online. You need to interact with real people, different body types. Your classmates become your patients. I'd never take it online as I feel I would never be a competent PTA if graduated an online PTA program. This is a very hands-on training, virtual training just won't cut it.

Just wanted to bump this thread because I am keenly interested in hearing from any current students or alumni about San Juan College's online program. I am considering this program and would love to hear any thoughts/experiences/opinions about it. Thank you!

I recently did not get accepted to a pta school in houston and would also like to know more info on this school as well

Katie in Portland, Oregon said: Just wanted to bump this thread because I am keenly interested in hearing from any current students or alumni about San Juan College's online program. I am considering this program and would love to hear any thoughts/experiences/opinions about it. Thank you!

Hi Katie I been looking into San Juan College's online and I had found out some good information about the program and what I had find out is that 1) You have do some pre first 2) They only accept 20 people in the program once a year and then you have to travel to the school at the end of each semester and do your clinical if you do not mind doing that it seems like a great program and I did went online and research the school and it is accredation