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Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) A45640Admission ApplicationPhysical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA)Program Code A45640Admission ApplicationApplication Deadline: January 25, 2021Program Start Date: August 16, st-assistantI. Program OverviewA Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) helps to improve or restore the physical function of patients of all ages under thesupervision of Physical Therapists. A PTA works to alleviate or prevent physical impairment. They may work withpatients to teach them how to perform exercises to increase mobility or to utilize mobility equipment such as crutchesor walkers. PTAs work in direct patient care settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics, schoolsystems, geriatric healthcare facilities, and home health agencies.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Physical Therapist Assistant job outlook is much higher than average andis expected to increase by 26% nationwide by 2028 in order to meet the needs of the nation’s aging population. Withinthe past three years, all students seeking employment after earning their licensure have successfully found employmentwithin six months.Our program at CPCC is a full-time, day program that prepares students to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Theprogram is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). During the course ofstudy, students take courses on normal human anatomy and physiology, the consequences of disease and injury, andphysical therapy treatments of a variety of patient conditions. Graduates from the program are eligible to take theNational Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for licensure in whichever state they plan to work.2 June 2020Page 1

Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) A45640Admission ApplicationII. Steps to Complete Before Applying for the PTA ProgramInformation SessionAttend a Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA Program Information Session at CPCC.The PTA program hosts information sessions for students interested in a detailed description of the program andthe admission process. Dates and locations of these sessions will be posted on the CPCC Physical Therapist Assistantprogram website.CPCC College Admission1. Complete the CPCC College Admission Application. Please note applying to the general college and completing allenrollment steps must be completed before applying to the PTA program. These steps consist of establishing NCresidency and requesting official transcripts from high school (unless you have earned an Associate degree orhigher), all colleges attended for credit, and Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores if requesting college credit atCPCC through AP exam testing.Applications are available online here.The full list of enrollment steps can be found here.Important Note: If your high school or college transcripts are not from the United States, you will need anInternational Transcript Evaluation reviewed by an agent outside of Central Piedmont CommunityCollege.A list of International Evaluators is available through the National Association of Credential EvaluatingServices (NACES) website. There is a fee for this service.Required Testing1.All students should speak to an academic advisor regarding the need to take the required Math and EnglishPlacement tests. Some students may be exempt from placement testing by a waiver. If required, the studentmust meet with an academic advisor to review placement test scores.2.All applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS). You will need to schedule anappointment following instructions at the Testing Center website. A study guide is available at www.atitesting.com A minimum TEAS Total Score of 60.0 and a minimum reading score of 50.0 are required for the application to beconsidered for admission to the program.Required CourseworkBased on placement tests: all students need to be eligible for ENG 111 and MAT110.Get a Head Start!Any non‐PTA prefix course required for the Physical Therapist Assistant program can be taken prior to submittingthe PTA Program Application. Refer to the Pre-Map on the Physical Therapist Assistant website for the list ofcourses. Completion of designated courses will also increase your application score. Anatomy and Physiology I(BIO 168) must be completed prior to beginning any PTA program courses. All non-PTA prefix courses must becompleted by the end of the first fall semester in the program.2 June 2020Page 2

Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) A45640Admission ApplicationIII. Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application RequirementsPoints are earned from the following areas:1. ATI TEAS Scores2. Completed Academic Courses3. Related Work ExperienceThe points will be recorded on the application form on page 5. The application form on page 5 must be fullycompleted (typed, not hand‐written) and submitted along with the other supporting documents. Allmaterials including official transcripts must be submitted in a timely fashion to ensure that the applicationis eligible for review.A. Complete all requested information in the “Student Identification” section of the Application Form found on page5.B. Complete the “Scores” section with the appropriate TEAS, Complete Academic Courses, and Work Experiencepoints.C. Watch the Virtual Information Session and complete the Quiz prior to the deadline The information session can be found on the PTA Program website 24/7 by clicking on thefollowing stant Be sure to include all information and answer all questions so that you will receive credit forcompletion.D. Applicants must also read the Essential Functions document, which provides the functions necessary forthe successful completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant program. This information is provided to help you assess the appropriateness of this career field for you. To be eligible for admissions, you are required to check the box found on the Application Form (page 5)stating you understand the essential functions needed to be successful in the program.E. All documentation must be submitted no later than the deadline to ensure the application is eligible forreview.Questions about the Admissions Process? Contact the Admissions Specialist at healthsciences@cpcc.edu prior to submitting the application.IV. Acceptance into the ProgramStudents will be ranked in order of highest to lowest points received on the application, with the top scoringstudents offered acceptance. A maximum of 32 students are accepted into the program each year with 8alternates. Upon acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, students are required to: Submit results of a drug screen and medical exam at their own expense.Students must also complete a TB test and provide record of immunizations.Submit results of a North Carolina and/or national criminal background check.Students are required to be certified in first aid and CPR at the end of the first year in the programat their own expense.The required forms will be discussed at the mandatory Physical Therapist Assistant Orientation session forstudents who are accepted into the program.2 June 2020Page 3

Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) A45640Admission ApplicationStudents accepted into the program will also be asked to read and sign to acknowledge that they have readand understand an Essential Functions statement outlining the essential functions necessary for thecompletion of the Physical Therapist Assistant program. After acceptance and enrollment in the program, students are required to take all courses asscheduled and sequenced. This is considered a lockstep sequence program, thus, coursesmust be completed successfully (grade of “C” or better) in each semester in order forstudents to progress in the program.BIO 168 must be completed prior to the first fall semester and all other non-PTA courses need to becompleted by the end of the first fall semester.2 June 2020Page 4

Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) A45640Admission ApplicationV. Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application FormStudent IdentificationComplete shaded areas with all information currently availableFirst NameLast NameCPCC Student IDStreet/AptCityStateHome PhoneCell PhoneZIPNCCPCC EmailNOTE: If you have not completed high school or obtained your GEDprior to applying, you are not eligible to apply to the PTA programand your application will be declined.High School/GED Completion DateEssential Functions DocumentPlease check the box to the right to indicate that you have reviewed and understand the criteria in the Essential Functions document.Scores Record scores for Items 1-3 in shaded areas with all information currently available according to the instructions below.Item1. TEAS TestScoresReading Score(Minimum score 50.0)(each score is multiplied by 0.1 to determinepoints earned)Math ScoreTotal Score(Minimum score 60.0)2. Completed Academic Courses1. Select one course from each Category thatyou have completed and received a grade.Only high school AP courses in which theexam was taken for college credit and a scoreof 3 or greater was received can be counted.2. Please note, no substitutions may bemade. Only courses that have beencompleted by the application deadline maybe counted and will be verified from yourattached transcripts.3. All courses must have a grade of “C” orbetter.4. Course points computation: A 7 pts; B 4pts; C 2 pts (For AP courses being counted,record the high school AP course gradeaccordingly)3. Related Work Experience, If CategoryVENG 111n/aHigh School AP 11th Grade English(only if AP score of 3 or greater earned on APEnglish Language & Comp. exam)n/aENG 112, 113, or 114n/aMAT 110 or highern/aHigh School AP Calculus or Statistics(only if AP score of 3 or greater earned on APCalculus AB or BC or AP Statistics exam)n/aBIO 168(must be completed within 5 yrs of theapplication)BIO 169(must be completed within 5 yrs of theapplication)Work experience (either FT or PT if applicable) must have occurredwithin five years of application under the direction of a physicaltherapist or physical therapist assistant and must be documented by aletter of verification on letterhead from the employer including: Dates of employment Type of Employment (Part-time or Full-time) Job title Brief description of job responsibilities Signature and professional title of the applicant’s supervisor Applicant’s supervisor work phone and email pointstotal)0n/a0n/a0Physical Therapy Tech, Physical Therapy Aide, orRehab Tech employed full-time for a minimum ofsix full calendar months.(2)Physical Therapy Tech, Physical Therapy Aide, orRehab Tech employed part-time for a minimumof six full calendar months(1)Total Application Points2 June 2020PointsEarnedTo clear all fields, select button to the right.This will erase all of your entries to this form.0.00Reset(67)Page 5