Selection Procedure
Applicants for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be selected based on the PTA Admissions Criteria Point
System located on the CCC PTA Program Webpage. Applicants who are ranked highest after the initial screening will be
scheduled for the Health Occupation Entrance Test by the Allied Health Department. Following the test, rankings will be
realigned and final selection will occur based on rank.
Applicants are responsible for meeting with an Academic Advisor to file a current Physical Therapist Assistant degree plan
and to review the information contained in the Clovis Community
College Catalog. The policies and regulations contained
in this catalog apply to all applicants, including those who have filed and are following degree plan requirements of an
earlier catalog.
Some policies and requirements may be subject to change based on program requirements. If you
have any
questions regarding the degree plan, contact the Academic Advising Center, located in
the Dr. H.A. Miller Student
Services Center, or call (575)-769-4020.
Accreditation Statement: Graduation from a physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria,
VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure
examination, which is required in all states.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Clovis Community College is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314;
telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
NOTICE
All of the Health Science Programs at Clovis Community College require criminal background
checks and drug
screenings prior to admittance into the clinical setting. Failure to pass one or
both could result in dismissal from
the program. Applicants with felony convictions and
certain
misdemeanors may not be allowed in the clinical
sites or allowed to sit for the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ACCEPTANCE
To participate in the clinical education portion of the program, the applicant must possess
additional non-
academic skills. These technical standards are consistent with the duties of the
entry level physical therapist
assistant in a professional position. The applicant must be able to:
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Lift and transfer patients to and from surfaces.
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Move, adjust, and manipulate equipment to perform procedures.
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Communicate effectively in an oral or written format, and follow written and verbal directions.
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Use proper discretion and judgment in dealing with patients and others.
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Think clearly and rationally. Students cannot be in clinical practice while under
influence of
prescribed medications which could affect decision making and
ultimately jeopardize patient
care.
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Work harmoniously with others in a team while maintaining a high level of
enthusiasm.
TRANSFER STATEMENT
Any student who is seeking to transfer from another Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be considered
with full application procedure and leaving the previous program in good academic and conduct standing.
All students who are seeking to transfer from another program will be expected to complete the CCC PTA
program in its entirety.