McALLEN – From day one, students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at South Texas College are preparing for the test that will allow them to begin working and earning in the field – the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). Program graduates have an excellent track record for passing the exam. In fact, 21 graduating classes in a row have passed, which is something Department Chair Diana Hernandez is proud of. “We’ve been very fortunate to have been able to maintain a 100 percent pass rate,” Hernandez said. “We’ve never had a graduate that could not pass.” “Upon graduation, they have to sit ...