Physical Therapist Assistant Program
THANK YOU for your interest in the Labette Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program. This program emphasizes a hands-on approach to PTA training which will effectively prepare the student to enter the healthcare workforce.
Physical Therapist Assistants are in high demand. Start your career today in a well-paying, patient-oriented career!
Application to the Program
Applications are accepted on a yearly basis for the fall semester. Applications are typically due in mid-March and the selection/interview process conducted from April to May with acceptance letters sent in May. Please refer to the application packet on the left-handcolumn for more details.
What courses do I need in order to apply for admission to the program?
Students applying for admission to the PTA program should have completed or be currently enrolled in the following courses at the time of their application:
| Course | Number | Course Title | Hours |
| ENGL | 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| COMM | 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| PSYC | 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC | 201 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| MATH |
115 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL | 130 | Anatomy & Physiology (with lab) | 5 |
| OTEC | 124 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Computer Elective | 3 | ||
| Total General Education Requirement | 26 | ||
Courses must be completed successfully by the end of the spring semester.
What are the other requirements for applying for admission to the PTA program?
- Minimum GPA 2.5 in all prerequisite coursework
- TEAS assessment test
- Completion of LCC Physical Therapist Assistant application, including:
- Letter of application
- Letters of reference (3)
- Transcripts
- Documentation of minimum of 24 hours of observation, volunteer service or work experience in a Physical Therapy Department (see application packet for details).
- Additional materials (see application packet for details).
*Note: The TEAS is a proctored exam and you must register to take it. It is required for your application to the PTA Program to be considered complete. Exam dates have been posted for the class beginning in August. Contact Tracey Elliott at (620) 820-1157 or traceye@labette.edu for details.
Accreditation Information
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The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Labette 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 |
