Physical T
herapist Assistant Program Application Instructions
All applicants must complete a current CCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application. The
form
should be completed with care as this application represents you to the Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Faculty. Prior applications will not be included in your current file.
For the Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Application to be considered complete, the applicant must
include the following:
CCC Admission Application
If not currently enrolled in CCC, complete an
Application for Admissions to Clovis Community College and return it to the Office
Admissions and Records by July
1st. Your Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Application will not be processed if you do not have a current application for Admission
on file.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Program Application Complete all sections of the Physical
Therapist Assistant Program Application, including the transcript information and observation
hours log.
Transcripts
Official copies of high school and all college and university transcripts must be
sent directly to the Office of Admissions and Records and arrive prior to July 1st. If you are not
a high school graduate, official GED scores are required. Send Official Transcript to
:
Clovis Community College, c/o Office of Admissions & Records, 417 Schepps Boulevard
Clovis, New Mexico 88101.
Grade Point A
verage Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 including all colleges and universities attended.
Prerequisite Courses
You must have completed all pre-requisite courses as detailed on the PTA
degree plan prior to e
nrollment in to the PTA program. Applicants who are enrolled in the last of
these prerequisites at the time of their application may be considered but the courses must be noted
as in progress with the anticipated completion date being prior to the Fall Semester.
BIOL 211 (
Human Anatomy and Physiology I), BIOL 212 (Human Anatomy and
Physiology II),
MATH 113 (Math for General Education), and NSG 105 (Medical
Terminology) must have been
completed within five years from semester of application.
Observation Hours
All applicants must complete at least 25 hours of observation with a
Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant and document completed hours on the
Observational Hours Log Sheet found on the PTA webpage which must be submitted with the
application.
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application files, which do not contain all of the requirements listed above
by July 1st, are considered “incomplete”. The incomplete applications will not be reviewed for acceptance by the
Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The application review process will ensure that the Program is blinded to
student identifying information.
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:
Lift and transfer patients to and from surfaces.
Move, adjust, and manipulate equipment to perform procedures.
Communicate effectively in an oral or written format, and follow written and verbal directions.
Use proper discretion and judgment in dealing with patients and others.
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.
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.
Applicant
Information
Note: If you change your address or telephone number, you must notify the Admissions
and Records Department in a timely manner.
Is this your rst application to the program: Yes_____ No_____
If no, list the year of previous application: ____________________
Have you attended another college since your last application: Yes____ No____
Where did you attend_______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
If yes, you must request an ofcial copy of your transcript(s) to be mailed to the Ofce
of Admissions and Records, or you may walk in an ofcial, sealed copy.
First Middle Last (Maiden)
Date of Birth
Address
City/State/Zip
Please print legibly
Primary Phone
Secondary Phone
CCC Email (required)
Name
Phone
Name
Phone
Contact Information Emergency Contacts
Signature
Applicant's Signature Date
Revised
January 2018
C
Male Female
Home
Cell
Home Cell
For important application and transcript deadline information, please refer to
the PTA Program insert.
Please print legibly, fill out completely. List additional information on separate sheet if necessary.
Physical
Therapist Assistant
Program Application 2019
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Provisional
Agreement
I understand that my application to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Clovis
Community College is on a PROVISIONAL BASIS pending receipt of transcripts from the
following school(s)/college(s)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
I agree to complete my Physical Therapist Assistant application file no later than the
published deadline. (Deadlines are published on the insert contained in this packet) I
understand that if my file is not complete by the published deadline it will not be
forwarded to the Physical Therapist Assistant Selection Committee
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
______ I understand that all corrospondance regarding my application, admission testing
and acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant
Program will be conducted through
CCC email. Failure to check my CCC email may result in missed information or
deadlines.
Initial:
Your record of paid employment is a consideration. Please describe work history by listing your most
recent employment first.
Work
History
Information
Place of Employment Dates of Employment
Position Reason for Leaving
Job Duties
Place of Employment Dates of Employment
Position Reason for Leaving
Job Duties
Correspondence
Acknowledgement
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