TCL Health Science Programs: Physical Therapy Assistant Program Information Presentation1
User Manual: Physical-Therapy-Assistant-Program-Information-Presentation1
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TCL’s PTA Program
Information
TCL Division of
Health Science Program
Associate in Applied Science
Major: Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
PTA
Jennifaye V. Greene, PhD, PT, NCS - Program Director
Jennifer Culbreth, BSEd, PTA
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Physical Therapist Assistant
•Accredited
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
Education (CAPTE)
•Fall entry only
•5 semesters (Associate in Applied Degree)
•Eligible for National Physical Therapy Examination
(NPTE) licensure exam
•Accept 16 students
Deadline Date
for Application to The PTA Program
April 15, 2015
How Do I Begin?
1. Apply to the college
•Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort
•New River Campus in Bluffton
•Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton
•Online at www.tcl.edu.
•Acceptance to TCL does
NOT
guarantee acceptance into a
health science program
2. Have
ALL
official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort
Admissions Office
•High school or GED certificate
•All college
3. Apply for Financial Aid
I’ve never been to College!
Placement test –COMPASS
1. Make appointment to take
•Testing Center (Building 1, Room 201) Beaufort
•Call (843) 525-8344
•New River Campus in Bluffton
•Call (843) 470-6002
•Hampton Campus in Hampton
•Call (803) 943-4262
2. Tests
•English
•Math
•Reading
3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete
• Be prepared to take the test (e.g. review basic skills in
English, Math, Reading)
4. Get results immediately
•Establishes readiness for college courses
I’ve been to college!
Do I need to take the COMPASS?
A grade of a “C” or better in
•College English and college math (algebra)
OR
•History/Psychology and college math (algebra)
MAY NOT need to take COMPASS!
Is there a time limit on College
courses?
Math and Science have
5 year time limit
• longer time lapse since taking Science
courses (e.g. Anatomy and Physiology)
may impact how well you perform in
PTA-related classes
What is next?
Advising appointment
Call (843) 525-8267
Bring Compass results (if applicable)
Determine curriculum readiness
May need to take college courses to evaluate academic success
Bring College transcripts (if applicable)
Evaluate courses for transfer
Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater
Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the advising
appointment
What is the TEAS?
Entrance Test
Tests English, math, reading, and science skills
No calculators
Computerized
Results are good for 3 years at TCL
Cost is $60 for students;
$90 for non-students
Pay for test in Building 2, Cashier
Takes about 3½ hours to complete
Computerized
Able to print the results on completion
Be prepared to take test (e.g. well rested,
review of tested topics)
Is there a study guide?
Yes
May be purchased at the TCL Bookstore
Cost is $ 63.35
Where do I go to take the
TEAS Test?
Testing Center-Beaufort Campus
Located in Building 1; Room 210
Call 843-470-8400 to schedule a testing time
Must have and present:
Receipt of payment
Picture ID
Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)
Do I get a copy of my results?
Yes
You may print a copy of your
results from ATITESTING.com
What is passing?
Composite Average
63% Version V
How often can I take it?
May retake the test one time in a
12 month period
I passed the TEAS Test!
What do I do now?
Complete program specific health
science application checklist and
weighted admissions sheet, schedule
an appointment with advisor
to request an application to PTA
program.
Application Checklist
Complete health science program checklist
Sign application checklist
Turn signed application checklist and
weighted admissions sheet into the Division of
Health Sciences
Bring a copy of your TEAS results to
appointment with advisor
Meet the published application deadline
date.
Let’s Wrap It Up!
Tie Up the Loose Ends
1. Apply to TCL
2. Request
ALL
official transcripts be sent to TCL
Admissions office
3. Take entrance exam (TEAS Test)
4. Complete application checklist and weighted
admissions sheet
5. Meet with Health Science advisor
6. Apply by published deadline
