PTA Specialty Certification in Orthopaedics Online
Fall 2026 Cohort Calendar
Program Calendar
Cohort Start – September 14, 2026
| Start – End Dates | Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sep '26 | OPTA 6015 | PTA Evidence-based Practice |
| Sep '26 - Oct '26 | OPTA 6140 | Advanced Exercise Prescription - Ortho |
| Oct '26 - Nov '26 | OPTA 6130 | Upper Quarter Management |
| Nov '26 - Dec '26 | OPTA 6110 | Management of Lower Quarter Disorders |
| Jan '27 - Feb '27 | OPTA 7080 VL | PTA Orthopaedic Skills Virtual Lab |
| Feb '27 | OPTA 6120 | PTA Special Topics |
| March '27 - April '27 | ISPI-TPS 6410 | TNE |
| April '27 - May '27 | OPTA 7170 | Virtual Rounds and Case Presentations |
| May '27 | 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