Physical Therapist Assistant

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

Before applying, prospective applicants must attend a Zoom information sessions. 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.

Prerequisite Requirements
BIOL 2401* (within the last 5 years)
ENGL 1301
PTHA 1409

TEAS for Allied Health Requirements
Applicants are required to take the ATI TEAS test for ALLIED HEALTH. The 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 – 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. Please visit the TEAS website for more information by clicking the link below.

-Observation, Volunteer, Work hours accepted

-20 hours required

-Candidates can submit up to 40 hours for additional points

-Must be from 2 different entities

-8 hours minimum from the two entities

-Must be supervised by a PT/PTA

-Complete the PTA Facility Experience Form

-PT/PTA must verify your hours by signing the form

-Place the form in a standard mailing envelope and seal the envelope

-PT/PTA must sign the outside of the envelope across the seal

-Place in application packet envelope

-Submit with the application

3 recommendations required

-2 from a PT/PTA

-1 from the PTHA 1409 Instructor

-Recommender completes the PTA Recommendation Form

-Place the form in a standard mailing envelope and seal the envelope

-Recommender signs the outside of the envelope across the seal

-Place in application packet envelope

-Submit with the application

•Application opens beginning January 15, 2025
•Application deadline with all documents submitted April 15, 2025

•Applications will only be accepted between these dates
   LATE DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

•Interviews: April 21 – May 23, 2025
•Notification of Acceptance: May 31, 2025
•Classes begin Fall of 2025 (August)

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/forms in a 10 X 13 manila envelope. Be sure and include the required PTA Facility Experience Forms and PTA Recommendation Forms in the sealed and signed envelopes, and 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