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Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA) A45640 Admission Application
Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA)
Program Code A45640
Admission Application
Application Deadline: January 24, 2020
Program Start Date: August 17, 2020
https://www.cpcc.edu/programs/physical-therapist-assistant
I. Program Overview
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) helps to improve or restore the physical function of patients of all ages under the
supervision of Physical Therapists. A PTA works to alleviate or prevent physical impairment. They may work with
patients to teach them how to perform exercises to increase mobility or to utilize mobility equipment such as crutches
or walkers. PTAs work in direct patient care settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, outpatient clinics, school
systems, 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 and
is expected to increase by 41% nationwide by 2022 in order to meet the needs of the nation’s aging population. Within
the past three years, all students seeking employment after earning their licensure have successfully found employment
within six months.
Our program at CPCC is a full-time, day program that prepares students to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant. The
program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). During the course of
study, students take courses on normal human anatomy and physiology, the consequences of disease and injury, and
physical therapy treatments of a variety of patient conditions. Graduates from the program are eligible to take the
National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for licensure in whichever state they plan to work.
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II. Steps to Complete Before Applying for the PTA Program
Information Session
Attend 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 and the admission
process. Dates and locations of these sessions will be posted on the CPCC Physical Therapist Assistant program website.
CPCC College Admission
1. Graduate from High School or complete the GED.
2. Complete the CPCC College Admission Application.
Applications are available online at www.cpcc.edu or at any of the CPCC campus locations. Designate the Physical Therapist
Assistant Holding Code (A55280T) as the program of interest on the College Admission Application.
3. Request official transcripts for each of the following:
Required transcripts include the following and must be received in student records no later than January 31 st.
A. High school with date of graduation OR GED
If you have earned an Associate’s degree or higher, you need to only submit your college transcripts showing
proof of graduation.
B. College Transcripts for credit for courses taken at schools other than CPCC
C. Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores if requesting college credit at CPCC through AP exam testing
If you receive college credit through AP exam testing at CPCC and wish to use the course(s) for points, you MUST
include a copy of your High School transcript with your application.
Official transcripts should be sent to: CPCC Student Records, PO Box 35009, Charlotte, NC 28235‐5009
A. Transcripts are processed in the order of which they are received. Please allow up to four weeks for processing.
Transcripts should be received by Student Records no later than one week after the application period is closed in
order for the application to be eligible for review (Receipt can be verified by logging into MyCollege using your CPCC
credentials then, under the ‘Student Menu,’ select ‘External Transcript Recv’d’ under the ‘Academic Profile’ heading).
You will be notified via your CPCC student email when the evaluation is completed.
B. If seeking credit for college courses by AP exam, the AP exam scores will need to be submitted to Student Records in
addition to transcripts.
4. If your high school or college transcripts are not from the United States, you will need an International Transcript Evaluation
reviewed by an agent outside of Central Piedmont Community College.
A list of International Evaluators is available in the Counseling Department in the Central High Building on the CPCC Central
Campus or through the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES) website. There is a fee for this service.
Required Testing
1. All students should speak to an academic advisor regarding the need to take the required Math and English Placement tests.
Some students may be exempt from placement testing by a waiver. If required, the student must 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 an appointment 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 be considered
for admission to the program.
Required Coursework
If required based on placement tests or high school GPA score, complete all required Developmental Studies Courses (DRE 098
& DMA 040) with a grade of “C” or better.
Get a Head Start!
Any non‐PTA prefix course required for the Physical Therapist Assistant program can be taken prior to submitting the PTA
Program Application. Refer to the Pre-Map on the Physical Therapist Assistant website for the list of courses. Completion of
designated courses will also increase your application score. All non-PTA prefix courses must be completed by the end of the
first fall semester in the program.
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III. Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application Requirements
Points are earned from the following areas:
1. ATI TEAS Scores
2. Completed Academic Courses
3. Related Work Experience
The points will be recorded on the application form on page 5. Application must be fully completed (typed,
not hand‐written) and submitted along with the other supporting documents. All materials including official
transcripts must be submitted in a timely fashion to ensure that the application is eligible for review.
A. Complete all requested information in the “Student Identification” section of the Application Form found on page
5.
B. Complete the “Scores” section with the appropriate TEAS, Complete Academic Courses, and Work Experience
points.
C. Applicants must complete two required preadmissions activities and include documentation (may be
hand-written or typed) with their application. The information should be recorded on the Observation
Logs (page 6).The Observation Logs must be complete. Hand-written information must be legible.
Observations
Two observations must be completed in TWO different types of Physical Therapy settings.
o Examples of settings in which to perform observations: Outpatient clinics, nursing homes, hospitals,
home health, pediatric clinics, inpatient rehab facility
o Note: If you work in a physical therapy facility, you may directly observe a PT or PTA at that facility
as ONE of your observations. Your second observation must be at another facility and setting.
o Each observation must be at least SIX HOURS total excluding lunch breaks.
o Only observations with a PT or PTA will be accepted.
o The applicant is responsible for making contacts and arrangements.
o Original signatures must be provided as evidence of the observations.
D. Applicants must also read the Essential Functions document, which provides the functions necessary for the
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 for
review.
Questions About the Admissions Process?
Contact the Admissions Specialist at healthsciences@cpcc.edu prior to submitting the application.
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IV. Acceptance Into the Program
Students will be ranked in order of highest to lowest points received on the application, with the top scoring
students offered acceptance. A maximum of 32 students are accepted into the program each year with 7
alternates. 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 provide a record of immunizations, show proof of medical insurance and carry
CPCC’s student accident insurance.
Submit results of a North Carolina and/or national criminal background check at the end of the first
year in the program at their own expense.
Students are required to be certified in first aid and CPR at the end of the first year in the program at
their own expense.
The required forms will be discussed at the mandatory Physical Therapist Assistant Orientation session for
students who are accepted into the program.
Students accepted into the program will also be asked to read and sign to acknowledge that they have read
and understand an Essential Functions statement outlining the essential functions necessary for the
completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
After acceptance and enrollment in the program, students are required to take all courses as
scheduled and sequenced. This is considered a lockstep sequence program.
BIO 168 must be completed prior to the first fall semester and all other non-PTA courses need to be
completed by the end of the first fall semester.
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V. Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application Form
Student Identification
Complete shaded areas with all information currently available
First Name Last Name CPCC Student ID
Street/Apt
City State NC ZIP
Home Phone Cell Phone CPCC Email
NOTE: If you have not completed high school or obtained your GED
High School/GED Completion Date prior to applying, you are not eligible to apply to the PTA program
and your application will be declined.
Essential Functions Document
Please 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.
Points Points
Item Earned Possible
Reading Score
(Minimum score 50.0) 0.00 (10)
1. TEAS Test (each score is multiplied by 0.1 to determine
Math Score 0.00 (10)
Scores points earned)
Total Score
(Minimum score 60.0) 0.00 (10)
2. Completed Academic Courses ENG 111 n/a
Category
1. Select one course from each Category that I High School AP 11th Grade English 0
you have completed and received a grade. (only if AP score of 3 or greater earned on AP n/a
Only high school AP courses in which the English Language & Comp. exam)
exam was taken for college credit and a score
Category
of 3 or greater was received can be counted.
II
ENG 112, 113, or 114 n/a 0 (35
2. Please note, no substitutions may be points
made. Only courses that have been
completed by the application deadline may
MAT 110 or higher n/a total)
Category
be counted and will be verified from your III High School AP Calculus or Statistics 0
attached transcripts. (only if AP score of 3 or greater earned on AP
n/a
3. All courses must have a grade of “C” or Calculus AB or BC or AP Statistics exam)
better. BIO 168
Category
4. Course points computation: A=7 pts; B=4 IV
(must be completed within 5 yrs of the n/a 0
pts; C=2 pts (For AP courses being counted, application)
record the high school AP course grade BIO 169
Category
accordingly) V
(must be completed within 5 yrs of the n/a 0
application)
3. Related Work Experience, If applicable
Work experience (either FT or PT if applicable) must have occurred Physical Therapy Tech, Physical Therapy Aide, or
within five years of application under the direction of a physical Rehab Tech employed full-time for a minimum of (2)
therapist or physical therapist assistant and must be documented by a
six full calendar months
letter of verification on letterhead from the employer including:
• Dates of employment
• Type of Employment (Part-time or Full-time)
• Job title Physical Therapy Tech, Physical Therapy Aide, or
• Brief description of job responsibilities Rehab Tech employed part-time for a minimum (1)
• Signature and professional title of the applicant’s supervisor
of six full calendar months
• Applicant’s supervisor work phone and email address
Total Application Points 0.00 (67)
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VI. Required Preadmission Activities
It is important that all applicants become familiar with the field of physical therapy in order to make an informed
decision to pursue this career. To be considered for admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program, you must
show evidence of having completed the following activities prior to the application deadline by submitting the
appropriate verification.
Observations
Please follow directions as listed on page 3, complete the Observation Logs below, and submit with the application.
First Last
ID
Name: Name:
Observation #1:
Printed Name and Title of observed
PT or PTA:
Facility
Facility Name:
Phone #:
Facility Location:
Type of Facility/Setting:
Select from the list
Select from dropdown menu
DATE FROM: TO: HOURS Signature of licensed PT or PTA
0:00 am 0:00 am
Observation #2:
Printed Name and Title of observed
PT or PTA:
Facility
Facility Name:
Phone #:
Facility Location:
Type of Facility/Setting:
Select from dropdown menu
Select from the list
DATE FROM: TO: HOURS Signature of licensed PT or PTA
0:00 am 0:00 am
To clear all fields, select button to the right.
This will erase all of your entries to this form. Reset
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VII. Application Submission
Check Your Application for Completion
1. Type all information on the Program Application Form (page 5) and print.
2. Secure the following documents to the application:
a. Official TEAS scores
b. Verification of Work Experience (if applicable)
c. Documentation of Required Preadmission Activities (pages 6-7)
Please note: Your application will be considered ineligible for review if any required documents or
forms are incomplete or missing.
Official external high school/GED and college transcripts as well as AP exam scores must be
received by Student Records by January 31st. (see page 2)
Submit the Completed Application
Submit on or before the deadline date as follows:
Drop Box
Deposit during standard business hours (Monday-Friday) in the labeled drop box
located on the third floor of the Health Careers building on the Central Campus,
Room # 3545 (across from the elevators)
Or
Mail to: Admissions Specialist
c/o Physical Therapist Assistant
CPCC Central Campus, Belk/Health Careers Bldg
PO Box 35009
Charlotte, NC 28235-5009
Mailed applications must be postmarked by application deadline date.
Or
Email to: healthsciences@cpcc.edu
Scan application pages 6-8 and all additional documents to include as an
attachment if emailing.
Questions About the Admissions Process?
Contact the Admissions Specialist at healthsciences@cpcc.edu or schedule an appointment
to meet with the Admissions Specialist for this program
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