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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. 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
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Eligibility Criteria for the PTA Program
• Successful completion of pre-requisite courses in ENG101, BIO105 (Anatomy and Physiology I), 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.
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
Kathleen.wittrock@ucc.edu
• 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. 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 kathleen.wittrock@ucc.edu.
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. 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.
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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. 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
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE APPLICATION FORM
DATE
Please print
APPLICANT NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE HOME
CELL
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. 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
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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.
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:______________________
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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. 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.
_______I DO waive my right to review this recommendation.
_______I DO NOT waive my right to review this recommendation.
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
Physical Therapist Assistant Handbook
I have read the Physical Therapist Assistant Handbook and understand the programs expectations, goals and
objectives as well as the program policies and procedures.
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
Performance Essentials
I have read the Performance Essentials Document in the PTA Program Handbook and believe that I can fulfill these
functions with or without reasonable accommodation as outlined in this document. (Please sign below to
acknowledge your understanding of these performance essentials.)
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
VOLUNTEER LOG SHEET
FACILITY NAME:____________________________________________________
APPLICANT NAME _________________________________________
Date Time In Time Out Total Hours Supervisor’s
Initials
Total Hours
Signature of Physical Therapy Supervisor:________________________________Date_________________
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
VOLUNTEER LOG SHEET
FACILITY NAME:____________________________________________________
APPLICANT NAME _________________________________________
Date Time In Time Out Total Hours Supervisor’s
Initials
Total Hours
Signature of Physical Therapy Supervisor:________________________________Date_________________
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
Recommendation Form
(to be completed by the Supervisor)
APPLICANT NAME _______________________________________________
The above named applicant has applied to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Union County College. The
Admissions Committee is reviewing individuals whose accomplishments, personal attributes, and abilities have the
greatest potential for physical therapist assistant education and practice. We appreciate your candid and objective
assessment of the student’s qualifications.
COMPLETE ONLY IF THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN UNDER YOUR SUPERVISION FOR A MINIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE
HOURS.
RETURN TO APPLICANT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE WITH YOUR SIGNATURE ACROSS THE BACK OF THE SEAL
Thank you in advance for your efforts,
Admissions Committee
NAME OF FACILITY
NAME OF SUPERVISOR &
TITLE
SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE
ADDRESS OF FACILITY
Describe the activities the applicant observed and performed:
Additional Comments:
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Please check the appropriate boxes below that best describe the candidate as compared to other students at this
level. Complete the reverse side of this form.
Skill Outstanding Excellent Good Average Below
Average
No Basis
for
Judgement
Commitment to Learning
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Professional and Responsibility
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Use of Constructive Feedback
Effective use of Time and Resource
Stress Management
Cooperation, Rapport, Sensitivity
I □ Strongly Recommend □ Recommend □ Recommend with Reservations □ Do not recommend this
applicant
List the Applicant’s Strengths:
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List the Applicant’s Weaknesses:
Additional Comments:
Signature of Physical Therapy Supervisor:__________________________________________________________
Date:________________
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
Recommendation Form
(to be completed by the Supervisor)
APPLICANT NAME _______________________________________________
The above named applicant has applied to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Union County College. The
Admissions Committee is reviewing individuals whose accomplishments, personal attributes, and abilities have the
greatest potential for physical therapist assistant education and practice. We appreciate your candid and objective
assessment of the student’s qualifications.
COMPLETE ONLY IF THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN UNDER YOUR SUPERVISION FOR A MINIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE
HOURS.
RETURN TO APPLICANT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE WITH YOUR SIGNATURE ACROSS THE BACK OF THE SEAL
Thank you in advance for your efforts,
Admissions Committee
NAME OF FACILITY
NAME OF SUPERVISOR &
TITLE
SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE
ADDRESS OF FACILITY
Describe the activities the applicant observed and performed:
Additional Comments:
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Please check the appropriate boxes below that best describe the candidate as compared to other students at this
level. Complete the reverse side of this form.
Skill Outstanding Excellent Good Average Below
Average
No Basis
for
Judgement
Commitment to Learning
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Professional and Responsibility
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Use of Constructive Feedback
Effective use of Time and Resource
Stress Management
Cooperation, Rapport, Sensitivity
I □ Strongly Recommend □ Recommend □ Recommend with Reservations □ Do not recommend this
applicant
List the Applicant’s Strengths:
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List the Applicant’s Weaknesses:
Additional Comments:
Signature of Physical Therapy Supervisor:__________________________________________________________
Date:________________
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Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Admission Criteria Rubric *For PTA Admission Committee use only*
ASSIGNED STUDENT NUMBER
TOTAL ADMISSIONS SCORE
Biology 105 GPA
Total points x 45%=
Prerequisite GPA
Total points x 35%=
Personal Essay
Total points x 10%=
Bio105 Grade
Points
A 50
B+ 40
B 30
C+ 20
C 10
Course Grade
MAT 119
ENG 101
PSY 101
PSY 212
Average
GPA
GPA POINTS
4.0 – 3.7 30
3.6 – 3.3 25
3.2 – 3.0 20
2.9 – 2.7 15
2.6 – 2.5 10
0
Very Poor
2
Below Average
4
Average
6
Above
Average
8
Excellent
Content Focus
Organization
Vocabulary
Mechanics, Format
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Recommendation 1 Skill Outstanding
5
Excellent
4
Good
3
Average
2
Below
Average
1
No Basis
for
Judgement
Commitment to Learning
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Professional and Responsibility
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Use of Constructive Feedback
Effective use of Time and Resource
Stress Management
Cooperation, Rapport, Sensitivity
Total points x 5%=
Recommendation 2 Skill Outstanding
5
Excellent
4
Good
3
Average
2
Below
Average
1
No Basis
for
Judgement
Commitment to Learning
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Professional and Responsibility
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Use of Constructive Feedback
Effective use of Time and Resource
Stress Management
Cooperation, Rapport, Sensitivity
Total points x 5%=
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