Welcome to the

PTA Program

Information Session

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is a technically educated health provider who assists the physical therapist (PT) in the provision of physical therapy …(www.apta.org)

Projected increase in need of PTAs by 53% through 2016 (BLS- 2/07)

PTA may help “manage conditions such as back and neck injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, birth defects, injuries related to work and sports, and others”.

…(www.apta.org)

Hospitals/Outpatient clinics Rehabilitation facilities Skilled nursing care facilities Home Care Education/Schools Hospices Industry Fitness centers/sports settings

Accredited by CAPTE 5 semesters Admission is competitive Need 40 hrs of

observation time (prior to application deadline)

Application obtained post checklist from division counselor at face to face appt after Feb. 15, 2010.

Due May 2010.

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PTHA 1201 BIOL 2401 (within last 7 years or less) Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or *higher Math 0308 or higher with C or better (or

place higher than Math 0308 on testing) Eligible to enroll in ENGL1301

Complete as many non-PTHA course within the degree as possible with A’s or B’s.

Re-take BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 if you received a C or less.

Turn in all paperwork on-time.

Assessment skills Rehabilitation and patient care skills Physical agents Therapeutic exercise Documentation Clinicals are full-time (2 wks + 16 wks)

Total Approximate Cost of the Program with Licensure (based on 2009 program costs)

Lone Star College CostsAll courses including non-PTHA coursesTuition,Books,Insurance,Etc.

$4,326 $9,366

TX PTA Licensure Fees 650 650

Total: $4,976 $10,016

1st Semester – 12 credit hours/10 work hours

2nd Semester – 16 credit hours/0 work hours 3rd Semester – 10 credit hours/40 work

hours when classes are not held. 4th Semester – 13 credit hours/10 work

hours 5th Semester – 10 credit hours/20 work

hours

Graduate students who are well-trained, pass the licensure examination and provide quality care to the people of Texas, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

For more information please contact Program Director, Renee Pruitt renee.m.pruitt@nhmccd.eduB100Q936-273-7470