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1 1 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM UNION COUNTY COLLEGE APPLICATION PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT The PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM at Union County College exists to meet the health and wellness needs of the community for highly qualified, entry level PHYSICAL THERAPIST Assistants, who will work under the direction and supervision of PHYSICAL therapists. Graduates of the PROGRAM are compassionate, culturally and gender competent, lifelong learners who communicate appropriately with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to provide safe, ethical, efficient and effective interventions with competent education methods to the population they serve. Thank you for your interest in Union County College s PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM .

2 Our full-time PROGRAM is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in PHYSICAL Therapy Education. Graduates are awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree and are eligible for the New Jersey State licensure examination. Curriculum Sequence Preclinical Phase Prerequisite Course Work Eng 101 English Composition l 3 credits Bio 105 Anatomy and Physiology 1 4 credits Math 119 Algebra 4 credits Psy 101 General Psychology 3 credits Psy 212 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3 credits At the completion of all prerequisite course work, a PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM Application is required for consideration for the clinical phase of the PROGRAM . Clinical Phase Spring Semester PTA 115 Functional Anatomy 4 credits PTA 130 PT Procedures I 7 credits PTA 251 Independent Living 2 credits Clinical Phase Summer Session One PTA 140 PT Procedures II 3 credits Eng 102 English Composition ll 3 credits Summer Session Two Bio 106 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits Clinical Phase Fall Semester PTA 217 PT Seminar l & Clinical Practice I 7 credits PTA 220 PT Procedures III 6 credits PTA 221 PT Procedures IV 4 credits Clinical Phase Spring Semester PTA 223 PT Seminar II 3 credits PTA 224 Clinical Practice II & III 9 credits 2 Eligibility Criteria for the PTA PROGRAM Successful completion of pre-requisite courses in ENG101, BIO105 (Anatomy and Physiology I)

3 , MAT 119 (Algebra), PSY 101, and PSY 212 (Developmental Psychology over the Life Span) with a grade of C or better prior to the application deadline. Satisfactory completion of 25 volunteer hours from 2 different settings totaling 50 hours. PTA Application Process Student who meet the eligibility criteria must complete PTA PROGRAM s Application for review by the PTA Admissions Committee. The completed application must include the following: PTA PROGRAM Application Form along with a copies of the student s unofficial transcripts from all schools attended, CLEP and AP scores (if applicable), Applicant Acknowledgement Form, personal essay, Volunteer Verification Logs and 2 sealed Recommendation Forms from the individual supervising your volunteer hours and/or PHYSICAL therapy aide work.

4 O The completed application to be sent to: Kathleen Wittrock Division of Allied Sciences Plainfield Campus, Union County College 232 East Second Street Plainfield, NJ 07060 Send all official transcript from all schools attended to the Admission s Office on the Cranford Campus. The Admissions Office must perform an official evaluation of transfer credits. o Please send all official transcripts in sealed envelopes to: Admissions Office Union County College 1033 Springfield Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 Incomplete applications will not be evaluated for admission into the PTA PROGRAM . All completed applications received between September 1 and October 31st will be reviewed. An admission score will be calculated for each application, per the attached rubric.

5 Admission into the PROGRAM is highly competitive. Seating is limited to top admission candidates. If there are questions about applying to the College selecting courses or transferring credits please contact a Student Service Specialist in Student Services Center at the Plainfield Campus at 908-412-3580. After speaking with the Specialist, students who are still unclear about the admission process should e-mail the PROGRAM administrative ASSISTANT at Please note: Students accepted into the clinical phase of the PROGRAM are required to have health clearance, including drug testing, by their physician/health care provider in order to participate in clinical phase of the PROGRAM . In addition, a criminal background check through the specified vendor is required.

6 Federal and state laws preclude persons with certain criminal backgrounds from being in contact with children and patients. A felony conviction may affect a student s placement in clinic and ability to attain state licensure. Retention of Application Materials: Application materials submitted to the PTA PROGRAM become the property of Union County College and will not be returned to the applicant. These applications will be archived and will not be resubmitted for future years. Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. 3 APPLICATION CHECKLIST: PTA PROGRAM Application Form Applicant Acknowledgement Form All unofficial transcripts from all schools attended CLEP and AP scores (if applicable) Personal essay o The essay should be no more than 2 pages in length, using 12 font size, and double spaced.

7 Please include your name on each page. o Essay Topic: Think of the attributes or characteristics that you look for in a health care professional. Next, identify the qualities that you feel YOU possess, and describe how they will enhance your role as a PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT . 2 Volunteer Verification Logs (25 hours from two different PHYSICAL therapy settings totaling 50 hours) 2 sealed Recommendation Forms (attached) from the individual supervising your volunteer hours and/or PHYSICAL therapy aide work. All official transcripts from all schools attended to be sent to the Admissions Office on the Cranford Campus 4 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM UNION COUNTY COLLEGE APPLICATION FORM DATE Please print APPLICANT NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE HOME CELL EMAIL UCC STUDENT ID (if applicable) ACADEMIC WORK List the High school you attended and chronologically, every College, University, or Professional school that you attended or are attending.

8 Enclose unofficial transcripts from each school with the completed application and send official transcripts to the Admission s Office on the Cranford Campus. Do not enclose high school transcript if 12 or more College credits have been completed. Name of Institution City & State From To (Month & Year) Degree Earned & Date 5 ACADEMIC RECORD Please complete the following information. Semester Date Completed Grade Institution Name English Comp I English Comp II Anatomy & Physiology I Anatomy & Physiology II Psychology 101 College Algebra (4 credits) Psychology Adulthood & Aging DOCUMENTATION Please identify the names and contact information of the 2 professionals (supervisors) who will be filling out the recommendation forms and verifying the volunteer hours.

9 NAME OF FACILITY #1 NAME OF SUPERVISOR & TITLE SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE ADDRESS OF FACILITY NAME OF FACILITY #2 NAME OF SUPERVISOR & TITLE SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE ADDRESS OF FACILITY I certify that the foregoing information made by me are true and accurate. I understand that if any of the information made by me is willfully false, my application will be voided. Applicant Signature: _____ Date:_____ 6 PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM UNION COUNTY COLLEGE APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (To be completed by the applicant and submitted with the completed application form) APPLICANT NAME:_____ Complete the items below and give the enclosed reference grid check off sheet to the individuals providing the verification of this experience.

10 For your supervisors convenience, you should provide a stamped self-addressed envelope. Have the evaluator complete the recommendation form in a sealed envelope with their signature across the seal. No recommendations will be accepted without a full signature across the seal. I give my permission for the information below to be released to the PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM at Union County College. This information is to be included in my application portfolio. Applicant s Signature: Date: Right of Access The Federal Family Education rights &V Privacy Act of 1974 gives students the right to access their records. It is your option to waive your right to access. Please mark the appropriate phrase below indicating your choice and sign your name.