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Admissions Criteria

Suggested preparatory courses for individuals desiring a career as a physical therapist assistant would include biology, medical terminology, algebra and chemistry.

The program has a limited enrollment and only admits one class each year. Applications and supporting documents must be completed and submitted by June 6, 2008 of the year in which the student wishes to enroll in the program. If all slots have not been filled after the above deadline, there may be extensions to the deadline. Please check with the Admissions Office about the status of the program.

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Phase I - To be completed by June 7, 2008

The applicant must:

1. Complete an application for admission to the College.
   
   
2. Be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
   
   
3. Submit official copies of all transcripts (high school and college) from all colleges attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all necessary records are sent to the College's Admissions Office.
   
   
4. Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the last 3 years of college courses. Current high school students must have a 3.0 GPA in high school courses.
   
   
5. Completion of BIO 165 or high school or college General Biology.
   Completion of BIO 165 or high school or college Chemistry.
   
   
6. Meet the Surry Community College Placement Test requirement.
   1. ENG 090
   2. MAT 070
      
   3. RED 090
      
      
7. Complete a minimum of 20 hours (60 for maximum points) of observation time in Physical Therapy at a health care facility under a licensed PT or PTA. A form for documenting attendance is available from the Admissions Office. It is the prospective student's responsibility to obtain necessary documentation of attendance and return the form to the Allied Health Office. It is your responsibility to schedule your visits, if you have questions about possible sites see your advisor.
   
   
8. Take the TEAS Examination. The cost of the test is $20.00. The applicant will be required to pay this fee when registering for the test. Details for testing dates and times can be secured from the Admissions Office. This is not a pass or fail test. It is used to measure your potential to be successful in the program. You may take the test one time per annual applicaiton period.

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Phase II

Those individuals who have completed all parts of Phase I by the appropriate deadlines will be scheduled for a personal interview and essay. Applicants will be notified of date and time.

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Phase III

Those individuals who are notified of acceptance status will be provided with SCC health forms to be completed by the appropriate medical personnel. The completed medical forms must indicate that you are capable of meeting the physical requirements for the program. The deadline for submitting the completed forms to the Program Directory is July 18, 2008. Individuals notified of acceptance status must also return the acceptance letter indicating they are accepting the position in the program by the appropriate deadline.

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Notes

1. Applicatants are responsible for submitting all the necessary records to the Admissions Office.
   
   
2. Applications must be updated annually by applicants who were not accepted the previous year.
   
   
3. Applicants are encouraged to take non-Physical Therapist Assistant, general education and related coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
   
   
4. Contact your adivisor for detailed information about the objective selection process.

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Clinical Education

Clinical education will be provided at cooperating health care facilities and other related settings. Many of these sites may require the student to relocate or travel extensively for this part of the program. All expenses are the student's responsibility.

***Many clinical sites require criminal background checks and/or drug screens. The student is responsible for the cost of these and failure to pass either may result in the inability of the student to progress in the program.

***Students with a felony conviction may have limited licensure and employment opportunities.

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