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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTFall 2022 EntryAssociate in Applied Science – 69 Credit HoursJamestown CampusThe Physical Therapist Assistant program has a selective admissions process. The cap for new student enrollmenteach fall semester is 24. This packet will outline minimum criteria, program coursework, and theapplication/selection process. Before applying, it is recommended to review the Technical Standards andEssential Functions required for the program. Reading these standards carefully along with a realistic assessmentof your own personality, interests, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses will ensure that you choose a programand career path that is a good fit for you.Please read the contents of this packet carefully and in its entirety as some requirements are time-sensitive.PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Complete the GTCC General Admission/Readmission Process (new and returning students).o Students currently enrolled at GTCC do not need to complete a new application for admission. Thesestudents will begin with the remaining steps and make sure the NC Residency is current.o See page 2 for details on this requirement.o It is highly recommended to have this step completed by May 13th. Complete the REQUIRED online Program Information Session by May 20th.o See page 3 for instructions for accessing the session.o Sessions completed for previous admission cycles are NOT accepted. Demonstrate “college readiness” for mathematics.o See page 3 to view options for meeting this requirement. Completion of the following PREREQUISITE general education courses with a grade of “C” or better:o BIO 168 – Anatomy & Physiology Io PHY 110/110A – Conceptual Physics/Labo PSY 150 – General Psychologyo ENG 111 – Writing & Inquiryo Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Complete the ATI TEAS and achieve a minimum composite score of 66.o ATI TEAS scores must be no older than two years from the date you submit your Program Application.o Prior versions of the TEAS (i.e. TEAS IV, TEAS V) will not be accepted.o See page 3 for information on scheduling an exam with the Testing Center. Submit the Fall 2022 Physical Therapist Assistant Program Applicationo Applications can be submitted April 25th through May 27th.o See page 4 for details on application submissionsNote: Meeting all criteria listed above does not guarantee acceptance to the program. However,all criteria must be met to apply and be considered for selection.Fall 2022 PTA Program Admission Packet (1/28/22)
PROGRAM CURRICULUM OUTLINEGeneral Education CoursesPrerequisite courses are in BOLD and must be completed prior to applying to the program.The remaining courses may be taken prior to applying to the program to lighten the academic load and for possible award of ranking points.BIO 168PHY 110/110PSY 150ENG 111Humanities/FineArts ElectiveBIO 169Communication orEnglish CourseAnatomy & Physiology IConceptual Physics and LabGeneral PsychologyWriting & InquirySelect ONE from: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, COM 120, COM 231, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG232, ENG 241, ENG 242, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215 or PHI 240Anatomy & Physiology IICOM 110 (Introduction to Communication), COM 120 (Introduction to InterpersonalCommunication), COM 231 (Public Speaking), ENG 112 (Writing/Research in theDisciplines), or ENG 114 (Professional Research and Reporting)Total General Education Credits:4 credits4 credits3 credits3 credits3 credits4 credits3 credits24 creditsPhysical Therapist Assistant Program CoursesThese courses are taken once accepted to the program.Fall 2022PTA 110PTA 125PTA 135Introduction to Physical TherapyGross and Functional AnatomyPathology3 credits5 credits4 creditsTherapeutic ProceduresTherapeutic ExerciseProfessional InteractionsPTA Clinical III4 credits3 credits2 credits4 creditsIntroduction to RehabilitationPTA Clinic IV4 credits4 creditsHealth Care/ResourcesNeurological RehabilitationPTA ClinicalPTA Clinical II2 credits5 credits2 credits3 credits45 credits69 creditsSpring 2023PTA 145PTA 215PTA 222PTA 245Summer 2023PTA 225PTA 255Fall 2023PTA 212PTA 235PTA 155PTA 185Total PTA Course Credits:TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE:LIMITED ENTRY ADMISSION PROCESS – GTCC HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMSMEET PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSComplete the GTCC General Admission Process (New and Returning Students) New and returning GTCC students must complete the GTCC general admission, including the North Carolina ResidencyDetermination Service (RDS). To get started, visit php Returning students students previously admitted to GTCC and have not been enrolled in courses for more than12 monthsSubmit your official transcripts to the GTCC Admissions Office. Once received, transcripts are evaluated by GTCC’sEnrollment Services staff. Approved transfer credits will be added to your academic record as appropriate.Fall 2022 Physical Therapist Asst. Program Admission Packet (4/28/21)2
Please allow a minimum of TWO WEEKS for evaluation to occur. This process takes longer near the beginning orend of a semester. Transfer credits from regionally-accredited colleges/universities must appear on your GTCCWebAdvisor transcript in order to be considered for meeting program requirements and/or earning ranking points.Activate your GTCC Titan Account. You should be able to do this within 48 hours of completing your GTCC Application. Need help with this requirement? For assistance with any part of the general admission process, you can contact the Admissionsoffice at 336-334-4822, ext. 31125 or email admissions@gtcc.edu.Complete the Required Online Program Information Session by 5pm, May 20thInformation Sessions completed for previous application cycles are not acceptable for purposes of meeting this requirement!This session will provide you with a detailed overview of the program, faculty and student expectations, class schedules and clinicalrequirements, the minimum program admission requirements, submitting your program application, and the selection andnotification process for the incoming class. You must have an activated Titan account to access the information session. The direct link to the session is: https://online.gtcc.edu/course/view.php?id 35937. You may also access it by logging intoMoodle at https://online.gtcc.edu/ and searching for “Health Programs Information Sessions”. Enroll yourself in this course and complete the Fall 2022 Physical Therapist Assistant module. You must pass theinformation session with a score of 100% to receive credit for completing this task. Access to the module will close at5pm on May 20th!Demonstrate College Readiness for MathematicsYou must be able to demonstrate that you have achieved the appropriate levels of college readiness in mathematics. The chartbelow shows options for meeting this requirement.COLLEGE MATHEMATICS READINESS Option 1: You have completed or received transfer credit for one of the following -- MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171 (or a higher-levelmath). Option 2: You have completed or received waiver credit for all of the following: DMA 010, DMA 020, DMA 030, DMA 040, and DMA050 Option 3: You have completed or received waiver credit for MAT 003 with a minimum grade of P2 Option 4: You have completed or received waiver credit for one of the following: MAT 043, MAT 052, or MAT 071 Option 5: An earned Associate or Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution Option 6: Completion of placement test within the past 10 years and achievement of appropriate scores. If you took the placementtest elsewhere, you MUST submit those scores to GTCC Admissions! Option 7: Graduate of a US high school within the last 10 years, with a GPA of 2.8 or higher**If you are unsure whether you meet this requirement, it is YOUR responsibility to speak with a counselor in theAdmissions Office or the Student Success Center for clarification PRIOR TO submitting your Program Application.Completion of the Prerequisite Courses (BIO 168, PHY 110/110A, PSY 150, ENG 111, and FineArts/Humanities elective) with a “C” or betterThese courses must be reflected on your unofficial transcript in WebAdvisor.Complete the ATI TEAS and Achieve a Minimum Composite Score of 66*It is highly recommended that you complete the information session prior to scheduling and taking the ATI TEAS exam to ensureyou are on track for meeting all application requirements.You may schedule your ATI TEAS through the GTCC Assessment Center or an ATI-approved testing center. Your ATI TEAS scores maybe no older than two years from the date you submit your Health Sciences Program Application. To schedule an exam with the GTCC Assessment Center, visit https://www2.registerblast.com/gtcc/Exam/List.Fall 2022 Physical Therapist Asst. Program Admission Packet (4/28/21)3
o For questions related to scheduling the exam at GTCC, please contact the Assessment Center(testingcenter@gtcc.edu or 336-334-4822, ext. 50574).For more information about the exam, study materials, and other testing locations, visit www.atitesting.com.NOTE: Exam scores do not need to be sent to GTCC. You will be required to upload a copy of your score to your programapplication.NEW SUBMITTING YOUR PROGRAM APPLICATIONProgram Applications will be accepted April 25, 2022 through 5pm on May 27, 2022.Once you have completed all of the program admission requirements, it’s time to submit your program application. This will becompleted electronically through the Health Programs Information Sessions course in Moodle. Once you have completed theinformation session with a score of 100% the link for the application can be accessed starting April 25, 2022. Only one submission will be permitted for each applicantYou will be required to upload a copy of your ATI TEAS scoreIf applicable, you will upload documentation of other ranking criteriaIt is critical that you check your WebAdvisor transcript to make sure all coursework is accounted for, including transfercredits. Ranking points will only be given for courses that are on record. It is your responsibility to ensure all officialtranscripts have been submitted to Admissions and processed for transfer credits.Incomplete and/or ineligible applications will not be moved forwardApplications will not be reviewed by the Limited Entry Programs Office until after the May 27th deadline. It is important to make sure allrequirements are met BEFORE submitting your applicationPROGRAM APPLICANT SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION PROCESSRanking and Selection ProcessThe week following the May 27th deadline, all application submissions will be screened by the Limited Entry Programs Office toconfirm all minimum criteria has been met. All applicants will be notified via GTCC email if their submission will be moved forward tothe Selection Committee for the final ranking review.The next 2-3 weeks following the initial screening, the Health Sciences Review Committee (comprised of Health Sciences ProgramDirectors and faculty, Dean of Health Sciences, and Limited Entry Programs Office Staff) will review all eligible applications.Applicants are ranked using a points system and will be selected based on the total points earned (see below). Ties will be decidedbased on the following criteria: 1) The total points earned in the “General Education Courses” ranking section; 2) The ATI TEAScomposite score; and 3) The date of the GTCC General Admission Application for the program of interest.CALCULATION OF POINTS FOR RANKING AND SELECTION(NOTE: Courses that have received “Pass/Fail” or “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” grades will be considered equivalent to a “C”.)GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREEPoints AwardedREMEMBER: Courses in BOLD are prerequisites and are REQUIRED to be completed prior to applyingBIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology IA 8; B 4PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics LectureA 4; B 2PHY 110A - Conceptual Physics LabA 4; B 2PSY 150 - General PsychologyA 4; B 2ENG 111 - Writing & InquiryA 4; B 2Fall 2022 Physical Therapist Asst. Program Admission Packet (4/28/21)4
Humanities/Fine Arts ElectiveSelect ONE from: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, COM 120, COM 231, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG241, ENG 242, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215 or PHI 240A 4; B 2BIO 169 - Anatomy & Physiology IIA 8; B 4Communications or English course:*COM 110 (Intro. to Comm.), *COM 120 (Intro. to Interpersonal Comm.), *COM 231 (Public Speaking),ENG 112 (Writing/Research in the Disciplines), or ENG 114 (Professional Research and Reporting)A 4; B 2ADDITIONAL COURSES NOT REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREEPoints AwardedPSY 241 - Developmental PsychologyA 4; B 2*Communication courses are preferred for the program. Additional points are awarded forcompletion COM 110, COM 120, or COM 231 with a grade of “A” or “B”.2AP (Advanced Placement) courses: applicants who earned AP credit for general education courses may earn ranking pointsbased on the following criteria: AP score of 5 grade of “A” AP score of 4 grade of “B” AP score of 3 grade of “C”Official AP scores must have been submitted to the GTCC Admissions Office to earn AP course credit. Advanced Placementcredits for BIO and CHM courses must have been awarded within ten years of the program’s start date (since 2012).ATI TEAS SCOREScore RangePoints Awarded66 – 6970 – 7677 – 8384 – 9091 – 9596 – 1000246810OTHER RANKING CRITERIAPoints AwardedCollege-Level Programs: Points awarded for HIGHEST level completed – TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ON FILE IN ADMISSIONS!Completion of a Master’s Degree or higher in any field of study from a regionally-accredited institution6Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study from a regionally-accredited institution4Completion of an Associate’s Degree in any field of study from a regionally-accredited institution3Current Health-Related Certification/Licensure (ONE certification may be submitted) -- MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION.“Health-related fields” involve the delivery of services pertaining to the identification, evaluation, treatment andprevention of diseases and disorders under the care of a referring doctor.Points will be given to applicants who hold current certification/licensure in the following areas:licensed or certified dental hygienists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, orthotists, prosthetists, occupationaltherapists, exercise physiologists, respiratory therapists, speech language pathologists, emergency medicaltechnicians, paramedics, audiologists, Army medics, Navy corpsmen, etc.Corrective Exercise Specialists (CES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and Certified Strengthand Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).3Related experience points will not be given to applicants for working as physical therapy aides/technicians,certified nursing assistants, physical education teachers, emergency medical responders, surgicaltechnologists, phlebotomists, personal trainers, pharmacy technicians, med techs, yoga instructors, Pilatesinstructors, aqua instructors, etc.Fall 2022 Physical Therapist Asst. Program Admission Packet (4/28/21)5
TOTAL RANKING POINTSPoints AwardedGeneral Education Courses Required for the DegreeAdditional Courses Not Required for the DegreeATI TEAS ScoreOther Ranking CriteriaTOTAL RANKING POINTS EARNED:Notification ProcessFinal results will be sent electronically to the applicant’s GTCC email address within 4 weeks after the application deadline – it is theapplicant’s responsibility to check this email account frequently to avoid missing important communications from GTCC. Applicants offered a seat must accept or decline a program position by submitting an Intent to Enroll Form within 10business days of the date on the acceptance letter. Failure to respond within the stated timeframe will result in the positionbeing offered to an alternate. Once a student declines a program position, the decision may not be reversed. Applicants have 15 business days from the date on the notification letter to contest the results of the selection process. Therequest for review of the results must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Health Sciences (Dr. Paulette Woods-Ramsey,pwoodsramsey@gtcc.edu). The Dean will render a decision within 10 business days of receipt of the written request. TheDean’s decision is final.PROGRAM ORIENTATION, ADVISING/REGISTRATION, AND ENROLLMENTOnce a position in a program of study is accepted, the student will then communicate with the Program Director regarding allmatters related to program orientation, advising/registration, and enrollment.The student is required to attend all program orientations, meetings, or other events scheduled prior to the start of classes. Failureto attend these meetings without prior approval from the Program Director will result in removal from the health program and, ifapplicable to the program, ranking point deductions for future applications to the same program. An alternate student will beselected to fill the vacant position, as directed by the Program Director.The student must enroll in program classes prior to the first day of the semester. Failure to enroll without prior approval of theProgram Director will result in removal from the health program and, if applicable to the program, ranking point deductions forfuture applications to the same program.A student who enrolls in first-semester classes for the program and withdraws from the program or is dropped from the programthat semester must complete the entire program admission process if he/she wishes to apply for a future program entry. Ifapplicable to the program, ranking point deductions will apply for future applications to the same program.The GTCC Health Sciences Limited Entry Process is not to be regarded as a contract between GTCC and students. GTCC reserves the right tochange any provisions or requirements with adequate notice and minimum disruption to students.Important Notes to Health Science Program ApplicantsProgram faculty reserve the right to revise or change course requirements in accordance with applicable state laws, collegerequirements, accreditation standards, and/or at the discretion of the faculty. By accepting admission into the program, studentsagree to at all times abide by the program requirements and procedures as set forth in the Student Handbook and the respectivecourse syllabus issued at the beginning of each term for each course. The student is bound by such requirements and proceduresregardless of whether they were established before or after the date of enrollment in the program. Changes made after thepublication of the Handbook will be posted as an addendum to the Handbook.Most programs require students to have a criminal background check, a drug screen, and an OIG review (Office of Inspector General)upon admission. Healthcare agencies that are utilized for clinical and/or internship experiences require this evaluation. If a studentis denied agency access due to a positive check or screening, the students may not be able to complete the clinical educationexperiences, which will result in the inability to continue in the health science program. Screening may also be required aftergraduation by examination boards, state licensing boards, and employing agencies. Pending the outcome, a graduate may bedisqualified from examination eligibility, state licensure, and/or employment.Fall 2022 Physical Therapist Asst. Program Admission Packet (4/28/21)6
Students must achieve a GPA of 2.0 or better in order to graduate. Students who receive a grade of “D” in a general educationcourse (other than BIO or CHM) can graduate as long as their GPA is at least 2.0. However, a grade of “D” in a general educationcourse will not transfer to another institution, nor will GTCC accept a grade of “D” for credit from another institution. Students mustachieve a “C” or better in BIO, CHM, and program major courses. Students who do not achieve a “C” or better in these courses willbe suspended from the program.GTCC’s Physical Therapist Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education(CAPTE)1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314703-706-3245 www.capteonline.orgIf You Have Questions about the Health Sciences Limited Entry Admission Process, Please Contact:Limited Entry Programs Office140 Hassell Health Technologies Center, Jamestown Campus (336) 334-4822, ext. 50439 limitedentry@gtcc.eduFall 2022 Physical Therapist Asst. Program Admission Packet (4/28/21)7
The Physical Therapist Assistant program has a selective admissions process. The cap for new student enrollment each fall semester is 24. This packet will outline minimum criteria, program coursework, and the application/selection process. Before applying, it is recommended to review the Technical Standards and
