PTA Specialty Certification in Orthopaedics Online
Fall 2025 Cohort Calendar
Program Calendar
Cohort Start – September 8, 2025
| Start – End Dates | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sep '25 | OPTA 6015 | PTA Evidence-based Practice |
| Sep '25 - Oct '25 | OPTA 6140 | Advanced Exercise Prescription - Ortho |
| Oct '25 - Nov '25 | OPTA 6130 | Upper Quarter Management |
| Nov '25 - Dec '25 | OPTA 6110 | Management of Lower Quarter Disorders |
| Jan '26 - Feb '26 | OPTA 7080 VL | PTA Orthopaedic Skills Virtual Lab |
| Feb '26 | OPTA 6120 | PTA Special Topics |
| March '26 - April '26 | ISPI-TPS 6410 | TNE |
| April '26 - May '26 | OPTA 7170 | Virtual Rounds and Case Presentations |
| May '26 | OPTA 7081 | PTA Certification Comprehensive Exam |
Course Structure
- 2 Weeks Online Faculty Led
- 2 Weeks Self Paced
- 4 Weeks Online Faculty Led
- 4 Weeks Online Self Paced
- 6 Weeks Online Faculty Led
Due to challenges around COVID-19, many weekend intensives have been converted to Virtual Lab Experiences. If you have any questions, please reach out to registrar@eimpt.com to speak with your Program Advisor about how these changes may affect your Plan of Study