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V2Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program2022-2023 Information Packet“Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction andsupervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medicalproblems, or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functionalactivities in their daily lives. PTAs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, privatepractices, outpatient clinics, home health, nursing homes, schools, sports facilities, and more.PTAs may also measure changes in the patient's performance as a result of the physical therapyprovided.Care provided by a PTA may include teaching patients/clients exercise for mobility, strength andcoordination, training for activities such as walking with crutches, canes, or walkers, massage,and the use of physical agents and electrotherapy such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation.”
Mercer County Community CollegePhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramInformation PacketTable of 6272829WelcomePTA Program DescriptionResources for Pre-professional PTA StudentsPTA Program AccreditationApplication and Graduation Requirements At-A-GlanceDegree RequirementsComplaints Outside of Due ProcessRecent PTA Program Curriculum ChangesA Step-By-Step Guide for Pre-professional PTA StudentsApplication for the Professional Phase of the PTA ProgramWriting Skills AssessmentPTA Program Policies Pertinent to Prospective StudentsTuition and Fee EstimatesHealth Records Information for Pre-professional PTA StudentsPTA 105 (Kinesiology) Registration InformationTaking Pre-requisites at Another CollegeAdditional Information Pertaining to Criminal Background ChecksPsychomotor AssessmentsPTA ClubEssential Functions of a PTA StudentPTAP Policy of Course Grading for professional phase PTA coursesSupport Services for Differing AbilitiesComputer Skill Expectations for PTA StudentsSuspension/Expulsion PolicyFinancial Aid Application / ScholarshipsAcademic Restart ProgramNon-Required Course SuggestionsSupport Services Contact InformationPTA program Contact InformationINFORMATION IN THIS PACKET SUPERCEDES ALL PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED INFORMATION.Changes in the curriculum and admission requirements for the PTA program may occur between the time theapplicant applies to the College and the time of acceptance into the PTA program. Students should checkperiodically to see if materials have been updated. Applicants must meet the requirements in place for the PTAprogram at the time that acceptance into the program is offered.
Mercer County Community CollegePhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramDear Prospective Student,Thank you for your interest in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Mercer County CommunityCollege. Physical therapy is an exciting career with many opportunities both professionally and personally. Theprimary goal of physical therapy is to help patients maximize function. Mercer’s PTA curriculum will prepareyou for this career path.Starting with the Class of 2025, students will take 26 credits of general education courses and 41 credits in theprofessional phase. Graduates from the PTA program earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS). Priorto applying for acceptance into the professional phase of the PTA program, students must complete all prerequisite courses and attend a mandatory PTA program Information Session. Admission to the professionalphase of the PTA program is by Application and each incoming class is limited to 28 students. Applications forthe professional phase are accepted between April 1st and May 15th each year and applicants will be notified ofacceptance status by the Fourth of July. Accepted students will commence the professional phase of thecurriculum during the fall session each year. The professional phase includes four semesters (fall I, spring I,summer, fall II and spring II semesters).While the professional phase of the PTA program was designed as a full-time day program, course times do varydepending on the instructor. Therefore, students accepted into the professional phase may be enrolled in oneevening course during fall and spring semesters in addition to other day-time courses.While in the professional phase of the program, students are required to complete three clinical educationcourses. Clinical affiliations are provided in various settings that provide physical therapy services throughoutNew Jersey and Pennsylvania.Upon graduation, students are prepared to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for PhysicalTherapist Assistants, which is administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Althoughmany courses may be transferred for college credit, the Physical Therapist Assistant program is not intended toprepare students to enter a masters-level or doctorate-level physical therapy program.PTA program outcome data is located on the program website: http://www.mccc.edu/pta/If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.Holly Kaiser, PT, DPTNJ License # 40QA01114200Physical Therapist Assistant Program CoordinatorMercer County Community CollegeRoom: HS 137Phone: (609) 570-3478 Fax: (609) 570-3831KaiserH@mccc.edu
PTA Program DescriptionStudents can complete the pre-professional courses at their own pace. Once accepted into the professionalphase of the program, students move through the curriculum as a cohort and complete professional phasecourses in the exact sequence in which they are outlined on the Degree Requirements form.Teaching methods throughout the professional phase of the PTA program vary and may include, but are notlimited to the following: PowerPoint lectures, large class discussions, small group discussions, case studies, guestspeakers, active learning activities, non-graded classroom assessment techniques, worksheets, videos, interprofessional collaborative learning experiences, student presentations, on-campus “field trips”, off campuslearning experiences, debates, online discussion posts, written assignments and lab activities.All PTA Courses have course objectives that fall into one of three domains of learning:1. Cognitive: Course objectives in the cognitive domain pertain to knowledge that the student will gain duringthe course. Cognitive objectives answer the question: “What will the student know at the end of the coursethat he/she did not know when the course started?” Objectives listed in the cognitive domain are assessedvia written exams, quizzes and assignments.2. Psychomotor: Course objectives in the psychomotor domain pertain to skills that the student will gain duringthe course. Psychomotor objectives answer the question: “What will the student be able to demonstrate atthe end of the course that he/she was not able to when the course started?” Objectives listed in thepsychomotor domain are assessed via competency tests and practical examinations. Please review the“Psychomotor Assessment” section of this Information Packet for more information about competency testsand practical examinations.3. Affective: Course objectives in the affective domain pertain to professional behavior and communicationskills that the student will gain during the course. Objectives listed in the affective domain are assessed viawritten assignments.In addition to the lectures and labs that take place on campus, students are also required to complete clinicaleducation courses within the PTA program. Clinical education courses are incorporated into the curriculum andbegin during the summer semester of the professional phase. Students are involved in a total of three separateclinical education experiences that are assigned based upon a variety of factors. Clinical education courses occurthroughout the program starting with 4 weeks in the summer semester, 5 weeks in the fall II semester and thefinal clinical experience is 6 weeks during the spring II semester. Physical therapist assistant students providephysical therapy interventions in clinical settings under the direction and supervision of physical therapists.Students must arrange their personal schedule and have the ability to complete 40-45 hours/week for each ofthese clinical courses. Students are assigned a Clinical Instructor (CI), who is either a PTA or a physical therapistand the students are required to maintain the same work schedule as the assigned CI throughout the clinicalaffiliation.Students graduating from the PTA Program officially graduate in March and walk in the May commencementceremony. Graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PhysicalTherapist Assistants, which is administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Informationabout the NPTE can be found at www.fsbpt.org.Successful completion of the NPTE allows graduates to apply for state licensure as a PTA.
Resources for Pre-Professional PTA Students1. The PTA Program WebsiteThe PTA program website is accessible from the college’s website at www.mccc.edu under degree programs,Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Program Website. The direct link for the PTA Program Website ishttp://www.mccc.edu/pta/The PTA program website is comprehensive and provides answers to many student questions.2. Your PTA Program Academic AdvisorPTA program faculty advisors are determined based upon the student’s last name:Students whose last name begins with A-L are advised by Professor Ned Crane.Students whose last name begins with M-Z, are advised by Professor Holly Kaiser.FACULTY ADVISORS SHOULD BE EVERY STUDENT’S PRIMARY METHODOF RECEIVING ADVISEMENT AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE PTA PROGRAM.Holly Kaiser, PT, DPTProgram CoordinatorNed Crane, PT, DPTAcademic Coordinator of Clinical EducationOffice: HS 137 (WWC)Phone: (609) 570-3478 Fax: (609) 570-3831KaiserH@mccc.eduOffice: HS 128 (WWC)Phone: (609) 570-3385 Fax: (609) 570-3831CraneE@mccc.edu3. The Health Professions Success CoachThe Health Professions Success Coach works with students one-on-one or during group workshops to developskills in test taking, studying, stress management and organization.Emmanuel MedinaRoom: AD 234 (WWC)(609) 570-3236MedinaE@mccc.eduPTA Program AccreditationThe Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is accredited bythe Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, eonline.org. If needing to contact the PTA Program at MCCC directly, please call ProgramCoordinator Holly Kaiser at 609-570-3478 or email her at KaiserH@mccc.edu.
Application & Graduation Requirements At-A-GlanceApplication Requirements1. Completed MCCC application2. “Health Science PTA” indicated as major3. Official High School transcript or GED transcriptsent directly to the Registrar, if applicable4. Official transcripts from all academic institutionsfor which transfer credit review is requested, ifapplicable5. Completion of ENG 101 & ENG 102 with earnedgrades of C or higher6. Completion of PSY 101 with an earned grade of Cor higher, completed within 10 years ofsubmission of the Application for the ProfessionalPhase7. Completion of a PTA program accepted MATHcourse with an earned grade of C or higher (ifcompleted prior to the Spring 2020 semester)and a grade of C or higher (if completed duringthe Spring 2020 semester or later)8. Completion of BIO 103 and BIO 104, with earnedgrades of C or higher, completed at the sameacademic institution within 5 years of submissionof the Application for the Professional Phase9. Completion of PTA 105 with an earned grade ofC or higher, completed within 5 years ofsubmission of the Application for the ProfessionalPhase10. Minimum cumulative Mercer GPA of 2.5 (out of a4.0 scale)11. Attended a mandatory PTA program InformationSession12. Submission of a fully completed PTA programApplication to HS 118 between April 1st and May15th, including completion of a writing skillsassessment in the West Windsor Testing Centerduring the month of April13. Submission of Criminal Background Checkaccording to the Health Professions DivisionProcedureGraduation Requirements1. Students may receive transfer credit for generaleducation courses.2. No PTA-prefix courses will be accepted fortransfer credit from another institution.(Exceptions are granted on a case-by-case basisas per PTA program policy.)3. Attend the PTA Program mandatory Orientationmeeting prior to the fall I semester4. Attend all Clinical Education mandatorypreparation meetings5. Submit all required health records requirementsby the deadline provided6. Complete any and all additional requirements setforth by assigned clinical affiliations by thefacility-provided deadlines7. Comply with PTA program dress codes andprofessional behavior standards8. Complete all professional phase PTA courses withearned grades of C or higher. PTA courses mayonly be attempted twice and there are noexceptions.9. Complete all professional phase PTA courses inthe sequence and semester in which they areoffered10. Adhere to all PTA program policies andprocedures as outlined in the “PTA LearnerHandbook” and “Clinical Education Handbook forLearners”11. Adhere to the college’s Student Code of Conductand all college policies and proceduresThe program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states,the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation inPhysical Therapy Education, based on the following:CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states,the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapistand physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply forlicensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding statequalifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at www.fsbpt.org.
Mercer County Community CollegePhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramPTAP CLASS OF 2023Degree Requirements- Associate in Applied ScienceThe courses listed below constitute the requirements for the AAS degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. This information isprovided for course requirement/advisory purposes only. Hard copies of this Degree Requirements form are available outside of HS137. Electronic copies are located on the PTA program website.All students are strongly urged to consult the Essential Functions of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).Pre-Professional Phase CoursesENG 101ENG 102PSY 101MAT *BIO 103BIO 104English Composition IEnglish Composition IIIntro to PsychologyMathematics ElectiveAnatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology II(3/0)(3/0)(3/0)(3/0)(3/3)(3/3)Continuation of the Professional PhaseFall Professional Phase (14 weeks)333344PTA 112PTA 210PTA 211PTA 224PTA 227Pathology for Health ProfPTA TechniquesPhysical AgentsClin Ed I 40-45 hr/wk x 4 wksPTA Seminar I(3/0)(3/2)(3/3)160hrs(3/0)34433Spring Professional Phase (14 weeks)PTA 105XXX XXXCSW 100Kinesiology General Education Elective &College Success & Wellness**(3/0)(3/0)(2/0)332PTA 216PTA 205PTA 213PTA 235PTA 23722PTA 240Start of the Professional PhaseSummer I Professional Phase (6-8 Weeks)PTA 107PTA 201Therapeutic MeasurementTherapeutic Exercise(1/2)(1/2)Ortho for PTAMotor DevelopmentTherapy ClinicClin Ed II 40-45 hr/wk x 5 wksPTA Prof Development(1/2)(1/0)(3/3)200hrs(3/0)21343Summer II Professional Phase (6 weeks)Clin Ed III 40-45 hr/wk x 6 wks240hrs5Completion of the Professional PhaseKEY:***& MAT 115 Algebra & Trig I, MAT 125 Intro to Statistics, MAT 140 Applied College Algebra, MAT 200 Statistics for Social & Health Sciences I,or higher level math coursesCSW 100 College Success & Wellness, HPE 110 Concepts of Health & Fitness or HPE 111 Living with HealthThe General Education course must be categorized as Social Science or HumanitiesRegistration in Kinesiology requires completion of BIO 103 within the past 5 years, with a minimum earned grade of C located on theMCCC transcript.NOTES:The PTA program utilizes a proctoring service when administering written exams. These services may include Mercer's AcademicTesting Center on campus or electronic exams through Blackboard or ExamSoft. This enables the PTA Program to administerwritten exams outside of regularly scheduled class times.Lab courses involve Competency Testing which takes place outside of class time. This may be up to 6 hours per lab course.Health Records Requirements: Detailed information regarding health records requirements can be found on the PTA Programwebsite and will be provided during the mandatory Orientation to the Professional Phase of the PTA Program meeting in May.Other than the medical insurance coverage, students are strongly advised to wait until after the May Orientation meeting to beginfulfilling these health records requirements.All PTA program, science & math courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher to be considered eligible for acceptance inthe professional phase of the PTA Program. PTA Program courses may only be attempted twice. Please note that some courseshave expiration dates, which are provided on the PTA Program Application. Students who completed the math requirement priorto Spring 2020 have a minimum grade requirement of “C”.Eligibility Requirements: Please refer to the PTA Program Application and the PTA Program Information Packet (located atwww.mccc.edu/pta) for all criteria required for eligibility for acceptance into the professional phase of the PTA Program.- Two sided -
Example course plans for completing PRE-REQUISITE courses:SPRING START:SpringENG 101PSY 101MathBIO 103CSW 100SPRING START (expanded):SpringENG 101PSY 101MathBIO 103FallENG 102BIO 104GenEdPTA 105Spring* apply forprofessional phaseFallENG 102BIO 104PTA 105SpringCSW 100GenEd* apply forprofessional phaseSPRING START (expanded further):SpringSummerENG 101PSY 101MathBIO 103SUMMER START:Summer AENG 101PSY 101Summer BBIO 103FallENG 102BIO 104PTA 105SpringCSW 100GenEd* apply forprofessional phaseFallENG 102BIO 104PTA 105MathSpringCSW 100GenEd* apply forprofessional phaseFALL START: *Unable to begin pre-requisites in the fall semester & apply for professional phase the following spring semesterFallSpringFallSpringBIO 103BIO 104PTA 105* apply forENG 101ENG 102CSW 100professional phasePSY 101MathGenEdFALL START (expanded):FallBIO 103ENG 101SpringBIO 104ENG 102SummerPSY 101FallPTA 105MathSpringCSW 100GenEd* apply forprofessional phaseThe examples above are only six possibilities. Students can spread pre-requisite coursework out to meet their needs, but need to be aware of courseexpirations (located on the application and in the PTA Program Information Packet). When creating course plans, students are encouraged to talk toa PTA program faculty advisor or the Health Professions Success Coach, Emmanuel Medina. Course plans will depend on numerous factors including,but not limited to, financial aid requirements and time available to invest in coursework each semester. When creating a course plan, remember:1. ENG 101 must be taken before ENG 1022. BIO 103 must be taken before BIO 1043. BIO 103 must be taken before PTA 1054. If taking an A&P course (BIO 103 or BIO 104) during the summer, it should be the only course taken at that time5. CSW 100 and the GenEd course are the only two courses that can be taken during the same spring semester in which a student submits anapplication for the professional phase, all other pre-requisites must be completed prior to the spring semester in which a student submitsan application.
Mercer County Community CollegePhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramPTAP CLASS OF 2025Degree Requirements- Associate in Applied ScienceThe courses listed below constitute the requirements for the AAS degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. This information isprovided for course requirement/advisory purposes only. Hard copies of this Degree Requirements form are available outside of HS137. Electronic copies are located on the PTA program website.All students are strongly urged to consult the Essential Functions of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).Pre-Professional Phase CoursesSemester I Pre-Professional Phase (14 weeks)Continuation of the Professional PhaseSpring I Professional Phase (14 weeks)ENG 101English Composition I(3/0)3PSY 101MAT *BIO 103Intro to PsychologyMathematics ElectiveAnatomy & Physiology I(3/0)(3/0)(3/3)334PTA 114PTA 210PTA 214PTA 232Semester II Pre-Professional Phase (14 weeks)ENG 102BIO 104XXX XXXEnglish Composition IIAnatomy & Physiology IIGeneral Education Elective &PTA 105Kinesiology (3/0)(3/3)(3/0)(3/0)Pathology for Health ProfClinical OrthopedicsPTA Seminar ITherapeutic )2432Summer I Professional Phase (4 weeks)3433PTA 224Clin Ed I 40-45 hr/wk x 4 wks160hrs3Fall II Professional Phase (14 weeks)PTA 206PTA 217PTA 235Start of the Professional PhaseFall I Professional Phase (14 Weeks)PTA 112PTA 222PTA 227PTA 107Applied KinesiologyPTA TechniquesPhysical AgentsProfessional DevelopmentMotor DevelopmentTherapy ClinicClin Ed II 40-45 hr/wk x 5 wks(2/0)(3/1)200hrs244Spring II Professional Phase (6 Weeks)3432PTA 240Clin Ed III 40-45 hr/wk x 6wks240hrs5Completion of the Professional PhaseKEY:*& MAT 115 Algebra & Trig I, MAT 125 Intro to Statistics, MAT 140 Applied College Algebra, MAT 200 Statistics for Social & Health Sciences I,or higher level math coursesThe General Education course must be categorized as Social Science, Humanities, Historical Perspective or Diversity & Global Perspective.Registration in Kinesiology requires completion of BIO 103 within the past 5 years, with a minimum earned grade of C located on theMCCC transcript.NOTES:The PTA program utilizes a proctoring service when administering written exams. These services may include Mercer's AcademicTesting Center on campus or electronic exams through Blackboard or ExamSoft. This enables the PTA Program to administerwritten exams outside of regularly scheduled class times.Lab courses involve Competency Testing which takes place outside of class time. This may be up to 6 hours per lab course.Health Records Requirements: Detailed information regarding health records requirements can be found on the PTA Programwebsite and will be provided during the mandatory Orientation to the Professional Phase of the PTA Program meeting. Otherthan the medical insurance coverage, students are strongly advised to wait until after the Orientation meeting to begin fulfillingthese health records requirements.All PTA program, science & math courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher to be considered eligible for acceptance inthe professional phase of the PTA Program. PTA Program courses may only be attempted twice. Please note that some courseshave expiration dates, which are provided on the PTA Program Application. Students who completed the math requirement priorto Spring 2020 have a minimum grade requirement of “C”.Eligibility Requirements: Please refer to the PTA Program Application and the PTA Program Information Packet (located atwww.mccc.edu/pta) for all criteria required for eligibility for acceptance into the professional phase of the PTA Program.
Example course plans for completing PRE-REQUISITE courses:* apply for the professional phase between April 1st and May 15thFALL START:FallENG 101PSY 101MathBIO 103FALL START (expanded):FallENG 101PSY 101MathBIO 103Spring*ENG 102BIO 104GenEdPTA 105Spring*ENG 102BIO 104PTA 105FALL START (expanded further):FallSpringENG 101ENG 102PSY 101MathSummerGenEdFallBIO 103GenEdSpringBIO 104PTA 105SPRING START: *Unable to begin pre-requisites in the spring semester & apply for professional phase the following fall semesterSpringSummerFallSpringSummerENG 101PSY 101ENG 102PTA 105GenEdBIO 103BIO 104MathSPRING START: *Unable to begin pre-requisites in the spring semester & apply for professional phase the following fall semesterSpringFallSpring*ENG 101ENG 102BIO 104PSY 101BIO 103PTA 105MathGenEdThe examples above are only five possibilities. Students can spread pre-requisite coursework out to meet their needs, but need to beaware of course expirations (located on the application and in the PTA Program Information Packet). When creating course plans,students are encouraged to talk to a PTA program faculty advisor or the Health Professions Success Coach, Emanuel Medina. Courseplans will depend on numerous factors including, but not limited to, financial aid requirements and time available to invest incoursework each semester. When creating a course plan, remember:6. ENG 101 must be taken before ENG 1027. BIO 103 must be taken before BIO 1048. BIO 103 must be taken before PTA 1059. If taking an A&P course (BIO 103 or BIO 104) during the summer, it should be the only course taken at that timeRequired CoursesEnglish (ENG 101)English (ENG 102)Psychology (PSY 101)Mathematics Elective (MAT115, 140, 125 or 200)Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 103) Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 104) Kinesiology (PTA 105)Exp.&N/AN/A10yrN/A5yr5yr5yrMin. Grade RequirementCCCC C C C
Complaints Outside of Due ProcessGeneral concerns or complaints pertaining to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Mercer CountyCommunity College that fall outside the realm of Mercer’s due process should be directed to pta@mccc.edu.All complaints received will be reviewed by both the PTA Program Coordinator and the Academic Dean.Recent PTA Program Curriculum ChangesChange to Minimum Math Grade Requirement:The college’s Curriculum Committee approved of a change to the Degree Requirements for the PhysicalTherapist Assistant (PTA) program at their September 20, 2018 meeting. It is important that everyone who isplanning on applying for the PTA program be aware of these changes moving forward. (If you are not planningto apply for acceptance into the professional phase of the PTA Program in the future, please disregard thisemail.)Starting in the Spring of 2020, the minimum grade requirement for the math pre-requisite course will be a“C ”.This change will go into effect for the Spring 2020 PTA application process. Therefore, any student who took apre-requisite math course prior to the Spring of 2020 will be “grandfathered” and a minimum grade of “C” willbe accepted for those students only. All students who take the math pre-requisite in the Spring of 2020 orthereafter, will be required to earn a minimum grade of “C ” for acceptance.If you have any questions about the changes that have taken place, please feel free to contact the PTAProgram Coordinator: KaiserH@mccc.eduPTA 105 Pre-Requisite:The pre-requisite for PTA 105 is now BIO 103 (A&P I) taken within the previous 5 years, with a minium earnedgrade of “C” (instead of a C ). This is due to the fact that PTA 105 is taken by both PTA and Exercise Sciencemajors. Although the pre-requisite for PTA 105 has changed, the requirement that applicants earn a minimumgrade of “C ” in A&P I (and A&P II) for acceptance into the professional phase of the PTA Program HAS NOTCHANGED.2023 Curriculum RestructureThe following changes will be implemented in 2023: The professional phase will begin with the fall 2023 semester (instead of summer 2023)The professional phase will include one additional term (fall I, spring I, summer, fall II, spring II)The entire program (pre-professional professional) will increase from 68 to 80 academic weeksThe number of academic weeks of didactic preparation will increase from 25 to 37Professional phase students will begin in fall 2023 and complete the program in March 2025Graduates of the Class of 2025 will be eligible to take the April 2025 board exam and participate in the Maycommencement ceremonyCourse sequencing within the professional phase has been updated. Refer to the Degree Requirements page(PTA Class of 2025)This has resulted in new course numbers, changes to course credits, and changes to pre-requisites
A Step-by-step Guide for Pre-Professional PTA Students1. Apply for General Admission to Mercer County Community CollegeApplying to become a student at Mercer County Community College is the first step. Mercer County Community Collegeis an open enrollment institution. All applicants are accepted into the college and there is no application fee.Application for admission to Mercer County Community College can be found on the college’s website:http://www.mccc.edu/admissions application.shtml2. Establish the Correct MajorIt is imperative that students pursuing the PTA Program choose “Health Science: PTA” as his/her major.3. Send Official Transcripts to MercerOfficial transcripts from all other academic institutions in which the student has completed college courses must be sentto the Student Records Office at the address below. Students are responsible for tracking receipt of official transcriptssent to Mercer by logging into their MyMercer online portal at www.mccc.edu.Student Records OfficeMercer County Community CollegeP.O. Box 17202Trenton, NJ 08690Transcript Review Process1. The Student Records Office:a. Receives the official transcriptb. Verifies the official transcriptc. Sends the transcript to the PTA Program Coordinator with a “credit evaluation form”2. The PTA Program Coordinator:a. Reviews the transcript in accordance with PTA program degree requirements only. (This means that a changeof major after review of the transcript by the PTA Program Coordinator will require that the transcript(s) bere-evaluated by the coordinator of the new major.)b. Completes
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Dear Prospective Student, Thank you for your interest in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Mercer County Community College. Physical therapy is an exciting career with many opportunities both professionally and personally. The primary goal of physical therapy is to help patients maximize .
