how do physical therapy programs assess community college course work

by Raul Bergnaum 9 min read

Criteria of importance for acceptance into physical therapy programs may include grade point average, recent work or documented volunteer experience in a direct patient care environment (a specific number of hours may be required), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, a personal interview, and letters of recommendation. Ability to perform physical tasks may also be assessed. Colleges may have students apply using the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).

Full Answer

What are the skills required for PTA?

The PTA graduates of this program will demonstrate safety and competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills, and utilize these skills to apply scientific principles as a means to treat/prevent injury, disease and disabilities.

How many credits are required for PTA?

The PTA program consists of 21 credits of general education courses and 43 credits of PTA courses which include class, lab and clinical experiences. The New York State regulations require you to have an annual health assessment and to have a health form on file at the College and clinical site prior to beginning any clinical experience. Additional immunizations, such as an annual flu shot, may be required for clinical experiences.

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Admission Requirements

The Program

Additional Costs

  • In addition to the regular college expenses of tuition, health program fees, student activity fees, and textbook fees for non-PTA courses, PTA students are financially responsible for the following: 1. Physical exams and required immunizations. 2. Malpractice insurance: approximately $10 per semester (malpractice insurance is a fee paid to the College to cover students in their functions …
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Essential Skills

  • A candidate for a Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. degree must have the abilities and skills necessary to complete the educational requirements as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association and the state regulatory agencies. The following is a representative list of the essential skills, with or without appropriate accommodation, expected of students enrolled i…
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Graduation Requirements

  • The following must be met to nominate for graduation: 1. All requirements written in this College catalog for an A.A.S. degree. 2. All required PTA, BIO 171, and BIO 172 courses completed with a grade of C or higher (CR for clinical courses). 2.1. A student will be allowed to repeat PTA, BIO 171, and BIO 172courses only once. Students who fail to receive at least a C after two attempts i…
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Program Learning Outcomes

  1. The PTA graduates of this program will demonstrate safety and competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills, and utilize these skills to apply scientific principles as a means to treat/...
  2. Graduates will demonstrate communication competency by effective, accurate and congruent transfer of information between individuals and groups.
  1. The PTA graduates of this program will demonstrate safety and competency in cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills, and utilize these skills to apply scientific principles as a means to treat/...
  2. Graduates will demonstrate communication competency by effective, accurate and congruent transfer of information between individuals and groups.
  3. Graduates will demonstrate diversity awareness by understanding the uniqueness of each individual despite differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious beliefs or disab...
  4. Graduates will demonstrate technological skills in order to pursue lifelong learning and to provide safe, effective physical therapy interventions.