ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Dear Prospective Physical Therapist Assistant Student: We are pleased you are interested in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Mid Michigan Community College. This packet is designed to provide you with information about the program, admission process, and curriculum requirements for the PTA Program. I look forward to meeting you to further explain the field of PTA s and other recommendations for your success in obtaining your goal of becoming a PTA. Good luck on your studies. Sincerely, Amanda M. Wismer Amanda M. Wismer, PT, DPT, MSA Director of the PTA Program rev: 5.15 amw

APPLYING Each step needs to be completed in order: 1. Admissions Application to MMCC submitted. 2. 3. 4. 5. Placement testing Schedule an appointment with the Library Learning Services (LLS) by emailing llstestproctors@midmich.edu. If preferred, call to schedule placement testing at (989) 386-6677 for Harrison or (989) 773-6622 ext. 287 for Mt.Pleasant. Advising All incoming students must meet with an MMCC advisor for degree planning and course selection. Advising is available by appointment during regular business hours. Transfer students are also encouraged to meet with an advisor. Please call for an appointment with an advisor: Mt. Pleasant (989) 773-6622 ext. 100 OR Harrison (989) 386-6626 View the PTA Information Meeting online at www.midmich.edu/pta and take the quiz at the end of the online meeting. Register for classes. (You may register for all prerequisites and/or corequisites prior to acceptance. Upon acceptance into the PTA Program, you will be allowed to register for PTA Program classes.) PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS All PTA Student Candidates: The following courses must each be passed with a grade of B- (2.7) or higher and may be repeated only once, including withdrawals: BIO 135 (or BIO 141 and 142), ALH 100, ENG 111, SPE 101 or SPE 257, and PTA 101. BIO 135 (or BIO 141 and 142) must be taken within 5 years of beginning the PTA courses. It is the student s responsibility to make sure all MMCC credits, transfer credits, and test outs are all in order by the application deadline. This can be done by making an appointment with an advisor. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS All other program requirements must be passed with a cumulative GPA of B- (2.7) or higher with a grade of C or above in each course. The other program requirements may be taken before or while PTA courses are in progress. These courses are listed on the PTA Program Guide and include: CIS 100, MAT 104, PHY 101, PSY 101, HUM 200 and SSC 200. ADMISSIONS A new cohort of 18 students will be admitted each fall Emails will be sent out to students whether it is an acceptance or denial. Acceptance notification will take place in June. APPLICATIONS Students must have completed or be actively enrolled in all of their prerequisite courses at the application deadline. Students must meet the application deadline and all other requirements, to be eligible to apply to the next PTA Program. Applications are available on the PTA MMCC Website at www.midmich.edu/pta. Applications will be DUE March 1 st. If this falls on a weekend, the deadline will be extended to the next business day. Students that are not admitted may reapply. Students may apply as many times as they choose. REMEMBER to keep the Program Director updated with changes of contact information, including email address (pta@midmich.edu or 989-317-4609) so you may be contacted. rev: 5.15 amw

SELECTIVE ADMISSIONS MMCC admits students to the PTA Program under a Selective Admissions Process. The criteria for admission will be based on: GPA in pre-requisite courses GPA of other program requirements Credits at MMCC Previous Earned Degree Health Care Experience CREDITS AT MMCC Indicate number of credits successfully completed at MMCC. Transfer credits are not accepted, only any course that student passed at MMCC, whether it is a prerequisite or not. PREVIOUSLY EARNED DEGREE Only one previous earned degree will be accepted. Documentation, per transcript, MUST be provided from the conferring institution. PREVIOUS HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE All health care experience MUST be provided by documentation of job description, length of service, and hours per week from supervisor on agency letterhead for work completed in the past 2 years. All direct and indirect work must be for a minimum of 4 months and must be documented as such from the employer. Rehab (PT/OT/SLP) volunteering must be completed in skilled rehab services. Must be a minimum of 40 hours in the past 2 years and documented on letterhead as such from the place of volunteering. Completing the Certified Nurse Aid or any other training course does not qualify as work experience; you must be working in that profession. DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING Beginning Fall 2015, mandatory drug and alcohol screening will be in effect for all Health Sciences programs students. This is at the students expense and not covered by MMCC. Students will receive a packet of information and instructions once accepted into the program. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK The enactment of the revised Public Health Code effective April 1, 2006 now requires that all health care providers have a criminal background check (CBC) with fingerprinting that includes an FBI check. Based on this legislation, students final acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program may be affected by the results of this background check. The CBC will be at the students expense, is not covered by MMCC and MUST be completed prior to the specified deadline or you will forfeit your seat in the PTA Program. Students will receive further information once accepted into the program. Random drug screening may be required by the healthcare agency or at the discretion of the clinical instructor. Students will be responsible for covering the cost of drug screenings. Students with a felony conviction and certain misdemeanors may not be accepted into the PTA Program. Disclaimer: MMCC is not responsible if an applicant is denied licensure or certification from the program s governing agency (i.e., State Board of Physical Therapy, etc.) after completion of the program. ACCREDITATION STATUS The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Mid Michigan Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone - (703) 706-3245; e-mail: accreditation@apta.org; http://www.capteonline.org. rev: 5.15 amw

NAME: STUDENT ID #: MMCC PTA Program Selective Admissions Evaluation Worksheet Criteria Points Scale Score I. GRADES GPA of prerequisites courses : ALH 100 BIO 135 or BIO 141 & BIO 142 ENG 111 SPE 101 or SPE 257 PTA 101 Must have B- or better in each of the above courses and they may be repeated only once, including withdrawals. 4.0 3.85 = 36 points 3.84 3.70 = 32 points 3.69 3.55 = 28 points 3.54 3.40 = 24 points 3.39 3.25 = 20 points 3.24 3.10 = 16 points 3.09 2.95 = 12 points 2.94 2.80 = 8 points 2.79 2.70 = 4 points <2.70 = 0 points Points GPA of Other Program Requirements: CIS 100 MAT 104 PHY 101 PSY 101 HUM 200 SSC 200 Points will be awarded by # classes/6 * points awarded based upon cumulative GPA of courses in this group. (Example: MAT 104 and CIS 100, GPA 3.85: (2/6) * 18 = 6. These courses must be passed with a cumulative GPA of B- (2.7) or higher and with a grade of C or above in each course. These courses may be taken before or while PTA courses are in progress. II. MMCC STUDENTS 4.0 3.85 = 18 points 3.84 3.70 = 16 points 3.69 3.55 = 14 points 3.54 3.40 = 12 points 3.39 3.25 = 10 points 3.24 3.10 = 8 points 3.09 2.95 = 6 points 2.94 2.80 = 4 points 2.79 2.70 = 2 points <2.70 = 0 points Points Credits taken at MMCC > 45 credits = 10 points 35-44 credits = 8 points 25-34 credits = 6 points 15-24 credits = 4 points 5 14 credits = 2 points < 5 credits = 0 points Points III. PREVIOUSLY EARNED DEGREES Only one previously earned degree will be accepted. Documentation, per transcript, MUST be provided when applying to support earned degree. Baccalaureate degree or higher = 10 points Associate degree = 5 points None = 0 points Points rev: 5.15 amw

IV. HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE Direct Care: e.g. CNA, RT, EMT, paramedic, homecare aide, MA, etc. (Hands on patient care) Direct care = 10 points Indirect care = 5 points Points Indirect Care: e.g. Dietary aide, ward clerk, transporter, housekeeper, medical coder/biller, etc. MUST provide documentation of job description, length of service, and hours per week from supervisor on agency letterhead for work completed for a minimum of 4 months in the past 2 years. Rehab Volunteering = 5 points None = 0 points Rehab Volunteering: completed in skilled rehab services (PT/OT/SLP). Must be for a minimum of 40 hours in the past 2 years and must be documented on letterhead as such from the place of volunteering. Only one category of Health Care Experience will be accepted. In home care of family/friends is not accepted as volunteering. Maximum points allowed: 10. TOTAL POINTS /84 The PTA Program Admissions Application and all supporting documents MUST be turned in on or before the March 1 st deadline. You may mail your application to PTA Admission Committee, 1375 S. Clare Ave, Harrison, MI 48625, deliver in person at the Mt Pleasant Campus 232, email to pta@midmich.edu or fax: 989-317-4634. Please note that if you are mailing your requirements, they must be postmarked by March 1 st to be accepted. If you are actively enrolled in classes at the time of application those grades will be included in the admissions process providing they are posted by May 30 th. When transferring credits to MMCC from other colleges/universities, the official transcripts must be received on or before May 30 th. Late documents will NOT be accepted for consideration, and students will need to reapply for the next admission cycle. Final acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program is pending a clear criminal background check and drug and alcohol screening. All admissions decisions made by the Admissions Committee are final. rev: 5.15 amw

AAS.PTA//AAS.PTA1 2015-16 Version 04/03/15 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT You, as a student, are responsible for meeting requirements for your curriculum. Your advisor is available for consultation. At least 15 of these credit hours must be taken at MMCC. A minimum of 74.5 credits is required to complete this program. See reverse (print) or page two (digital) for important program notes. Credit hours Contact/Billing Hours Course # Course Title Pre-requisites Prerequisites to the Program 14.5-17 credit hours PTA 101 1 1 Orientation to Physical Therapy ALH 100 2 2 Medical Terminology BIO 135 5.5 7 Applied Anatomy & Physiology BIO 101 with a minimum grade of C or successful completion of BIO 135 entrance exam. OR BIO 141 4 5 Anatomy & Physiology I AND BIO 101 with a minimum grade of C & BIO 142 4 5 Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 141 ENG 111 3 3 Freshman English Composition Placement into ENG 111 or ENG 110 with a minimum grade of C SPE 101 3 3 Fundamentals of Communication OR SPE 257 3 3 Public Speaking Other Program Requirements 18 credit hours (The other program requirements must be passed with a cumulative GPA of B- (2.7) or higher with a minimum grade of C in each course and may be taken before or while PTA courses are in progress.) CIS 100 3 3 Introduction to Information Systems Touch keyboarding skills recommended MAT 104 3 3 Basic Algebra Minimum grade of C in MAT 101 or equivalent PHY 101 3 3 Introductory Physics PSY 101 3 3 Intro to General Psychology HUM 200 3 3 Modernity & Culture ENG 111 and either SPE 101 or 257 (minimum grade of "C" in each) SSC 200 3 3 The Social Sciences & Contemp. America ENG 111 and either SPE 101 or 257 (minimum grade of "C" in each) First Semester 8.5 credits (Admission to the program required before taking PTA courses) PTA 115 1.5 1.5 Clinical Kinesiology Admission to Program; Corequisites: PTA 105, 106, 110, 111, 116 PTA 116 1 3 Clinical Kinesiology Lab Admission to Program; Corequisites: PTA 105, 106, 110, 111, 115 PTA 105 1 1 Modalities I Admission to Program; Corequisites: PTA 106, 110, 111, 115, 116 PTA 106 2 6 Modalities I Lab Admission to Program; Corequisites: PTA 105, 110, 111, 115, 116 PTA 110 1 1 Therapeutic Exercise Admission to Program; Corequisites: PTA 105, 106, 111, 115, 116 PTA 111 2 6 Therapeutic Exercise Lab Admission to Program; Corequisites: PTA 105, 106, 110, 115, 116 Second Semester 11 credits PTA 125 1 1 Measurement Techniques PTA 105, 106, 110, 111, 115, 116; Corequisites: PTA 126, 130, 131, 140 PTA 126 2 6 Measurement Techniques Lab PTA 105, 106, 110, 111, 115, 116; Corequisites: PTA 125, 130, 131, 140 PTA 130 2 2 Advanced Therapeutic Exercise PTA 105, 106, 110, 111, 115, 116; Corequisites: PTA 125, 126, 131, 140 PTA 131 2 6 Advanced Therapeutic Exercise Lab PTA 105, 106, 110, 111, 115, 116; Corequisites: PTA 125, 126, 130, 140 PTA 140 4 10.5 Clinic I PTA 105, 106, 110, 111, 115, 116; Corequisites: PTA 125, 126, 130, 131 Third Semester 7.5 credits PTA 205 2 2 Modalities II PTA 125, 126, 130, 131, 140; Corequisites: PTA 206, 207, 208 PTA 206 1.5 4.5 Modalities II Lab PTA 125, 126, 130, 131, 140; Corequisites: PTA 205, 207, 208 PTA 207 2 2 Rehabilitation of Path & Neuro Conditions PTA 125, 126, 130, 131, 140; Corequisites: PTA 205, 206, 208 PTA 208 2 6 Rehabilitation Techniques Lab PTA 125, 126, 130, 131, 140; Corequisites: PTA 205, 206, 207 Fourth Semester 14 credits PTA 210 3 3 Clinical Forum PTA 205, 206, 207, 208; Corequisite: PTA 240 PTA 240 12 15 Clinic II PTA 205, 206, 207, 208; Corequisite: PTA 210

AAS.PTA//AAS.PTA1 2015-16 Version 04/03/15 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Notes: Prerequisite: * The following courses must each be passed with a minimum grade of B- (2.7) and may be repeated only once: BIO 135 or (BIO 141 and BIO 142), ALH 100, ENG 111, SPE 101 or SPE 257 and PTA 101. * BIO 135 or (BIO 141 and BIO 142) must be taken within 5 years of beginning the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and may be repeated only once. Other Program Requirements: * The other program requirements must be passed with a cumulative GPA of B- (2.7) or higher with a minimum grade of C in each course and may be taken before or while PTA courses are in progress. PTA Courses: * Admission to the PTA Program is required before taking all PTA Courses with the exception of PTA 101 which is a prerequisite course. * Students must pass each PTA didactic (lecture and laboratory) course with a minimum grade of "B-" (2.7). Students must pass each PTA clinical education course (PTA 140 & 240). PTA 140 & 240 courses will be pass/fail; no grade will be given. Each course may be repeated only once. Notes: * Students must finish their Associate Degree in Applied Science requirements before receiving their Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate. * The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Mid Michigan Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone (703) 706-3245; accreditation@apta.org; http://www.capteonline.org).

MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Admissions Office: 386-6661 1375 S. Clare Ave. Harrison, MI 48625 admissions@midmich.edu midmich.edu Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) CAREER DESCRIPTION Physical therapist assistants help patients who have difficulty moving due to illness or injury. Working under the supervision of physical therapists, they administer treatments to reduce patients pain and to help them regain as much function as possible. MMCC s PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Patients needing physical therapy may suffer from a wide range of problems, including back pain, fractured bones, or paralysis. In some cases their injuries are the result of car crashes, sports mishaps, or other accidents. Other patients are coping with diseases such as arthritis, multiple s c l e r o s i s, c e r e b r a l p a l s y, o r h e a r t d i s e a s e. Program takes two years to complete (not including prerequisites) 18 weeks of clinical education with PT s & PTA s Hands on classroom training has ratio of 1 faculty member to 12 students Most faculty members are also currently still practicing patient care Training is performed in the PTA Skills Lab on the Mt. Pleasant When a new patient visits a physical therapy office, the physical therapist assesses the problem and determines a treatment plan. The physical therapist assistant then helps administer the treatment, as directed by the therapist. MICHIGAN WAGES PTA s participate in manual physical therapy, ultrasound, traction, electrical stimulation, assessment of strength, balance exercises and body mechanics training. Doan campus, with up to date equipment and technology. Entry-level salaries for PTAs typically range from around $30,000 to $40,000 a year. The median annual income for people in this career is approximately $48,000. The type of employer PTAs have can greatly affect their income. MICHIGAN JOBS OUTLOOK ** Physical Therapist Assistants Employment 2008 2,690 2018 3,460 Change Number 770 % 28.7 Annual Average Openings Total 116 Growth 77 Replacement 39 Contact the Admissions Office at 989.386.6661 or email admissions@midmich.edu. midmich.edu/admissions Information on wages & job outlook from CareerCruising.com is a registered trade-mark of Anaca Technologies Ltd. - Anaca Technologies Ltd. 1999-2008. All rights reserved. ** Source: Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, http://www.milmi.org MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE They also teach patients how to do exercises that help them regain or maintain strength and mobility. In addition to demonstrating and supervising the exercises, PTAs may need to physically assist the patients. In some cases they help patients to relearn skills such as walking or standing up. They may also teach them how to use crutches, walkers, or wheelchairs. PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) PROGRAM CURRICULUM GUIDESHEETS