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Physical Therapist AssistantCARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGEDivision of Health Sciences1507 S. McKennaPoteau, OK 74953

Applications can be obtained from:DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT TATIONPhysical Therapist Assistant Education Program at Carl Albert State College isaccredited by:Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education11/17/2010 thru 12/31/2020American Physical Therapy Association1111 North Fairfax StreetAlexandria, Virginia 223141-703-684-7343Carl Albert State College, in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972,the Rehabilitation Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and other Federal Laws and Regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is notlimited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services.The Title IX Coordinator is the Human Resources Director, available in BC866D, or 918-647-1373; Deputy Title IX Coordinators are the V.P. forStudent Affairs, available in HH153 or 918-647-1370 and Sallisaw Campus Police,1601 Opdyke, 918-775-6977.1PTA Admission Packet – Revised 3/17

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGEHEALTH SCIENCES DIVISIONGuidelines for Admission to and Retention in theAssociate in Applied SciencePhysical Therapist Assistant ProgramEnrollment in the Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program is limited because ofavailable laboratory facilities in the community as well as limited faculty and financial resources.Carl Albert State College fully subscribes to all principles and requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973for qualified handicapped individuals and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Therefore, applicantsare encouraged to self-identify their accommodation needs as part of the admissions process. It is important tonote that in order to successfully progress through the PTA curriculum and function as a practicing physicaltherapist assistant upon graduation, an individual must be able to perform certain physical activities that includevocal, visual, auditory, and dexterity requirements.Therefore, in order to be considered for admission to or retention in the physical therapist assistant programafter admission, all applicants will possess:1.2.3.4.5.6.Sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed in the accurate preparation and administration of medications,and for the observation necessary for client assessment and physical therapy care.Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from clients and members of the healthteam and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as stethoscopes,timers, cardiac monitors, fire alarms, etc.Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills required inmeeting client health care needs safely. These include, but are not limited to, manipulation of equipmentand performance of CPR.Sufficient communication and language skills (speech, comprehension, reading, writing) to interact withclients and the health care team to communicate effectively, as may be necessary in the client's interestand safety.Sufficient intellectual functions and emotional stability to plan and implement care for clients.Any person who has been dismissed from any other CASC Health Science program is not eligible foradmittance to the CASC PTA program.The individual will need to notify the Department of Physical Therapist Assistant Education AdmissionsCommittee in writing if such a disability exists or occurs during matriculation in the PTA program.Professional documentation may be requested regarding the individual's ability to perform tasks required of aphysical therapist assistant. The Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator is located in the Ollie Centerbuilding, office OCAE 1308.An individual denied admission or continuance in the program due to the inability to perform certain activitieshas the right to appeal any decision made. A complete copy of the Grievance Procedure may be obtained fromthe CASC Student Handbook online.2PTA Admission Packet – Revised 3/17

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGEDEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT EDUCATIONADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe applicant MUST meet the following ACT and GPA criteria to be eligible for admission to the Associate inApplied Science (Physical Therapist Assistant) program:1.ACT Composite Score 19 or higherA.Original ACT (taken prior to September 1989) composite score of 16 required - no points given.B.Enhanced ACT (taken after September 1989) composite score of 19 required - no points given.C.Points will be given for ACT Composite Scores above 19 Enhanced or above 17 Original asfollows:Enhanced ACT20-2223-2526 or above2.Original ACT17-2122-2425 or abovePoints51015Grade point average 2.50 or higherA.A retention grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (C) or above on academic work completed isrequired.B.All courses for the PTA program must be completed with a minimum grade of “C”.C.Points will be given for GPA (college courses or high school) using the following guidelines:12 hours’ college credit or more attempted - use retention college GPA (high school transcript notrequired – submit college transcripts)11 hours’ college credit or fewer - use high school GPA (submit high school transcript)Retention GPA2.50 - 2.742.75 - 2.993.00 - 3.243.25 - 3.493.50 - 3.743.75 - 4.00College GPAPoints51015202530H.S. GPAPoints4812162024Note: Grades earned in zero level courses are not included in calculating the retention GPA nor are theyincluded in the 12 hours of college credit.3.Earned College Hours CompletedApplicant will earn points for all courses listed as Earned College Hours. The following performancebased scale is applied to all courses used for the application process. A 4 / B 3 / C 2. Courses areonly scored if complete and graded on official transcript prior to February 1st Application Deadline.3PTA Admission Packet – Revised 3/17

4.Prior Degrees EarnedA.The minimum ACT Composite score is required for applicants who have earned a prior degree.B.Points will be given for prior degrees as follows:Associate's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 pointsBachelor's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 pointsMaster's or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 points5.Preference Points: (Optional)Clinical Observation: Five (5) preference points will be awarded to applicants who successfullycomplete a total of at least 16 hours of clinical observation in at least twoseperate physical therapy settings in at least two separate Physical Therapy clinics(Example: hospital - 8 hours and outpatient - 8 hours) All observations must be doneunder the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, noexceptions. All documented hours must be submitted on the form provided by the CASCDepartment of Physical Therapist Assistant Education in the application packet. Copies of this formmay be duplicated as needed. CO Hours are permitted a two year application life, but must be providedin each application attempt by the student. The department will NOT be responsible for replacingdocumentation into new applications on a separate application year.6.Supplemental College Courses: (Optional)These courses are also awarded points using the scale from Earned Courses if completed prior toapplicationMATH 1513 – College AlgebraAHS 1113 – Medical TerminologyZOO 1114 – General ZoologyCHEM 1115 – General Chemistry I OR CHEM 1025 General Organic and Biological ChemistryPHTA 1203 – Applied Anatomy (Instructor permission required)PHTA 2363 – Kinesiology (Instructor permission required)7.Reading Scores: (no points given)A. A 12th grade reading level is required of all applicants who do not have a college degree.B. Applicants whose “Original ACT” combined Social Studies and Natural Sciences subtest scores areless than 28 will be required to take the COMPASS Test for Reading and achieve a minimum scoreof 81.C. Applicants whose “Enhanced ACT” Reading subtest score is less than 19 will be required to takethe COMPASS Test for Reading and achieve a minimum score of 81.8.Math CompetencyA. ACT Math Subtest Score of 19 requiredB. Applicants who’s ACT Math subtest score is less than 19 may meet this requirement by havingcompleted Math 0123 – Intermediate Algebra or Math 1513 – College Algebra with a minimumgrade of “C”.4PTA Admission Packet – Revised 3/17

9.All science courses and prerequisite courses required by the physical therapist assistant program musthave been completed within the last five (5) years prior to the student's admission into the physicaltherapist assistant program. A grade of “C” or better must be made in the science courses. Courses towhich this policy applies are: (CHEM 1115 or 1025 are accepted into this category*)Zoology 2124 – Human AnatomyZoology 2114 – Human PhysiologyAHS 1113 – Medical TerminologyZoology 1114 – General ZoologyChemistry 1115 – General Chemistry I*Chemistry 1025 – General Organic and Biological Chemistry *10.All PHTA course work offered as “Supplemental College Courses” (section 6) must have beencompleted within the last two (2) years prior to the student's admission into the physical therapistassistant program. A grade of “C” or better must be made in the PHTA courses. Courses to which thispolicy applies are:PHTA 1203 – Applied AnatomyPHTA 2363 – KinesiologyPHTA 1203 Applied Anatomy and PHTA 2363 Kinesiology are only available for those students thathave been admitted to the PTA program and/or those students completing the Pre-Sports Medicineoption of the A.S. Allied Health degree at CASC.11.Admission to the AAS PTA Education program is very competitive. Meeting the minimumrequirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance.Applicants are scored on a number of objective criteria. The criteria include:a.ACT Composite Score;b.Retention GPA ( 12 college hours/college GPA) ( 11 college hours/HS GPA);c.Completed general education courses that are required for the AAS PTA degree;d.Supplemental courses completed;e.Completion of a prior degree from an accredited college or university;f.Completion of observation hours.Selection of applicant is based on TOTAL POINT SCORE (see Admissions Worksheet page 9)Note: It is requested that applicants pick up application packets in person so that specific information may beverified. If the applicant cannot come to the campus to pick up a packet, one will be mailed upon telephonerequest by the applicant. Please do not ask family members or friends to pick up an application packet for you.5PTA Admission Packet – Revised 3/17