Physical Therapist Assistant

The first step in the process is to apply and be admitted to Collin College.

Apply to Collin College

Before applying to the PTA program, prospective applicants must attend a Zoom information session. Click on the link below to see the dates and times of the information sessions and to register for a session. Each session will be 45 minutes long. New information sessions will begin in September 2025 for the 2026 application cycle.

Register for an Information Session

Prerequisite Requirements
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I* 
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
PTHA 1409 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

 

*Completed within the last five years of the date of application

View the Prerequisite Requirements

Applicants are required to take the ATI TEAS test for Allied Health. Your overall score on the TEAS test will be counted on the Scoring Rubric. The minimum score needed to be considered for admission is as follows:

 

• Composite (Total) Score = 50%
• Reading = 60%
• Human Anatomy and Physiology = 50%

Scores can only be reported from August through April of the application period up to two times. Scores cannot be combined from two different testing times, and scores from only one attempt can be used. The applicant is financially responsible for the test cost and study materials. Visit the TEAS website for more information by clicking the link below.

Visit the ATI TEAS Website

Complete the PTA Application and all required forms. Refer to the Application Checklist to ensure all items are included.

PTA Application
Prerequisite Form
PTA Facility Experience Form
PTA Recommendation Form

• Observation, volunteer, and work hours are accepted
• Minimum of 20 hours required
• Up to 40 hours may be submitted for additional points
• Hours must be from two different entities with eight hours minimum from each
• A supervising physical therapist or physical therapist assistant must verify your hours by signing the form
• Place the form in a standard mailing envelope and seal the envelope
• Supervising PT/PTA must sign the outside of the envelope across the seal
• Place in application packet envelope and submit with the application

PTA Facility Experience Form

• Three recommendations are required: two from a PT/PTA and one from your PTHA 1409 instructor
• Recommender must be the one who completes the PTA Recommendation Form
• Place the form in a standard mailing envelope and seal the envelope
• Recommender must sign the outside of the envelope across the seal
• Place in application packet envelope and submit with the application

PTA Recommendation Form

Submit your transcripts to Collin College. Visit the Transcripts page for more information.

View Transcripts Information

 PTA Important Dates:

• Application opens:  January 15, 2025
• Deadline to submit application and all required forms: April 15, 2025 (Late documents will not be accepted.)
• Interviews: April 21-May 23, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: May 31, 2025
• Classes begin: August 2025

Applications can be submitted in person or mailed. If mailing your application, be sure to purchase delivery tracking. The program is not responsible for applications not received or missing documents and will not consider incomplete applications.

 

Place all the application documents and forms in a 10"x13" manila envelope. Be sure and include the required PTA Facility Experience Forms and PTA Recommendation Forms in the sealed and signed envelopes along with all other required documents.

 

Either mail or hand deliver to the following address:

 

ATTN: PTA Program

Office LC #102 (PTA Lab)

9700 Wade Boulevard

Frisco, Texas 75035

PTA Application Checklist