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Steps to Apply to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
STEP 1 ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION (IN-PERSON OR ZOOM) |
STEP 2 APPLY TO NAVARRO COLLEGE |
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Apply to Navarro College |
Apply to Navarro College if you're not already a student. Documentation demonstrating acceptance into Navarro College. |
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Send all OFFICIAL transcripts from other colleges and universities or GED/High School diploma to the Navarro College Office of Admissions. |
STEP 3 APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE PTA PROGRAM |
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The applicant will complete and submit an application portfolio by the application deadline for acceptance into classes for Spring. The application portfolio MUST contain the following completed documents: |
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REQUIRED DOCUMENT |
DOCUMENT DETAIL INFORMATION |
Physical Therapist Assistant Application |
Submit the Physical Therapist Assistant Application by the application deadline. |
Observation Form |
Complete Observation Form with a minimum of 40 hours from two (2) different settings. Must include a minimum of 10 hours of inpatient observation. Does NOT include paid position hours (ie: Rehab Tech) |
Reference Letters |
Applicant must obtain references from two (2) additional sources. Must be submitted in a SEALED envelope |
Unofficial Transcript |
Unofficial transcript(s) must include completion of the Required Prerequisites (or accepted equivalent):
All pre-requisite course work must be completed with a grade of C or better AND must maintain a 2.5 GPA on all prerequisite/core course work. Core Courses include (not required to complete prior to application but would give ranking points if complete):
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Criminal Background Check Form |
Complete the National Criminal Background Search form ($16.95). Click here for form. |
HepB Immunization |
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Upon acceptance, the following immunization records must be submitted to the program director at or directly following PTA Orientation. |
STEP 4 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? |
Within 30 days of application deadline, all completed applications will be reviewed. Points will be totaled by PTA faculty for each applicant based on the Applicant Entrance Criteria Worksheet. The highest total point applicant sets the mark for ranking. Applicants will be numbered in descending order based on point total. If two or more applicants tie for total points, GPA will be used as a tiebreaker with the higher GPA ranked higher. Students will be notified within 30 days as to their status in the PTA Program. A correct and current Navarro College email is ESSENTIAL in the notification process, as this is how students will be informed of their acceptance into the PTA program. The applicant must reply within 72 hours/3 days to ensure their position in the program. Students selected for admission into the PTA program will be required to attend a mandatory orientation at a date to be determined. |