Physical Therapist Assistant

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Program

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Degree Type

Associate of Applied Science

Award Name

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Award Code

M_AAS_PTA

Financial Aid Eligibility

Program approved for financial aid

Program Description

PTAs work under the direction of physical therapists, helping to manage conditions such as back and neck injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, strokes, multiple sclerosis, birth defects, injuries related to work and sports, and many other conditions. You will work in a broad range of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, extended care, sub-acute facilities, homes, schools, fitness centers, and sports training facilities.

Program Prerequisites and Additional Requirements

Arithmetic (AR) Next Gen ACCUPLACER score of 265 taken within the last 5 years; MAT 0250 or MAT 0300 or appropriate placement score.
2.5 GPA or higher is required on prerequisite courses.
Be at least 18 years old.
The PTA program at Morgan Community College uses a competitive admission process. Contact the Health Occupations Student Success Advisor.
Complete and pass a Colorado Community College System Healthcare program background check.
The criminal background check is to be completed within 90 days of the first day of the program.
Pass 10-panel drug screen.
Although possession and use of marijuana is no longer a crime in the State of Colorado, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Consistent with federal law, including the Controlled Substances Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, the use and/or possession of marijuana continues to be prohibited for students seeking admission or enrolled in a health program at Morgan Community College. Therefore, a student with a drug screen showing positive for use of marijuana is ineligible for admission and/or continuance in the program.
Proof of compliance requirements are submitted through an online record tracking systems. Which includes, at a minimum:
- Proof of current immunizations, annual influenza vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis testing.
- Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.
- Driving record submission from the DMV.
- Purchase of student malpractice and liability insurance through the MCC College Store.
- Proof of workers compensation form.

Other Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" for each course
Minimum cumulative MCC GPA of 2.0 to graduate
(Remedial/Developmental level courses do not apply.)
25% of the credits in this program must be taken at MCC