Admissions

Here are some important dates that you need to be aware of when applying to get into the PTA program:

  • Applications for September 2010 are accepted beginning February 1, 2010.
  • Students who have met all admissions requirements may apply for early admissions.
    Early admissions applications are due March 1, 2010.
  • General admissions applications are due April 15, 2010.
  • Late applications will be accepted. Qualified late applicants may be offered admission
    or placed on an alternate list based on the admissions criteria and the date the completed application was received.

Program application

PTA program admission requirements and the application process are subject to change from year to year. If you are planning to apply for a later year, the packet will provide guidelines for the application process. The application packet is updated each fall for the following year and it is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware of current application requirements.

Selection process

Students are selected for the program who have demonstrated academic competence and a familiarity with physical therapy including the essential functions of the physical therapist assistant student. The procedures used in selection, evaluation and retention do not discriminate and are consistent with the policies of Green River Community College.

Students who satisfy admissions requirements will be selected based on:

  • Academic preparation including completion of prerequisites and gradepoint
  • Demonstrated familiarity with physical therapy (including job shadow, experience (volunteer or paid) in physical therapy or a closely related field

If there are more equally qualified applicants than space available, selection will be made based on random drawing. Once the class is filled, additional applicants will be placed on an alternate list. No applicant will be considered without work or volunteer or job shadow experience.

Admission requirements

To submit an application to the PTA program, students must have:

  • A college grade point average of 2.5 out of 4.0
  • At least 15 quarter credits of required supporting courses including Essentials of Human Anatomy-Physiology 1 (AP 103)
  • A plan for completion of required supporting courses* prior to the beginning of the program.
  • Documentation of at least 20 hours of job shadow or volunteer experience in physical therapy or employment in physical therapy or a closely related field (CNA, LMP, personal trainer)
  • Note that beginning in 2011 job shadow or work experience in PT will be required regardless of related experience

Prior to entering the program the student must complete all required supporting courses AND demonstrate math competence by:

  • Option 1: Any Math course numbered 100 or above OR
  • Option 2: Complete one of Bus E 110, BA 145 or ACOMP 100N AND eligibility for Math 72 by COMPASS score or Completion of Math 070 or higher with a grade of 2.5 or better

*Qualified applicants who have not completed all related instruction requirements may be accepted on a provisional basis until these requirements are completed with a 2.0 or better grade. Please see an advisor. If related instruction requirements are not completed with at least a 2.0, the applicant’s seat will be given to an alternate and the applicant may reapply the following year.

Application packet

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