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Our Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program has certain application requirements and deadlines.

To qualify, an applicant must:

• Meet the developmental requirements for the general education courses in the plan of the study prior to the application deadline
   
• Complete chemistry at the high school level or collegiate level with a C or better
   
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 unweighted (not rounded)
   
• Be a graduate of an accredited/registered high school or recognized equivalency, such as a GED diploma. Official transcripts must be on file at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ CC
   
• Be accepted to the program based on current criteria
   
• Applicants will be required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) at least once within 12 months of the application cycle start, February 1 each year. It is the applicant’s responsibility to register, pay, and take the TEAS. It is also the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all minimum application requirements are met before taking the TEAS. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, contact the Health Sciences Admissions & Advising Coordinator at 252-639-2025 to confirm. 
  The TEAS can be taken twice per 12 months. Applicants must meet all five benchmarks
  • Total Score: 65%
  • Reading: 50%
  • Math: 60%
  • Science: 55%
  • English: 50%

Successful completion of all general education courses with a C or better and all PTA courses with a B or better in the required semester as identified by the PTA Plan of Study is required before PTA students may progress to the next semester.

Application Information

Applications are available year round. Accepted applicants will begin the program in August.

Application steps include:

1. Complete a .

• You will receive a letter from the Admissions Department with your »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ student ID number and instructions for accessing your student email and Self Service, »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s student web portal
   
• Follow the instructions that you receive in a return email from Admissions to confirm your intent to enroll

2. Complete the online Physical Therapist Assistant admission application.

Applications to the Physical Therapy Assistant program are evaluated and scored using the Physical Therapist Assistant Admission Rating Worksheet.

Please utilize the observation form to record and submit the required eight hours:

Once you have submitted your application to the PTA program, you can register to take the TEAS either by ATI Online Proctoring or at a testing center near you. Information regarding the TEAS can be found at  or by contacting our Testing Center 252-639-9306.