Physical Therapist Assistant Application Process
The Collin College Physical Therapist Assistant Program will utilize the PTACAS application process. The website for PTACAS is https://www.apta.org/cas/ptacas/for-applicants. The application will not open until January 2023. The following link provides the information needed to create an account and learn about the process, Starting the PTACAS application. All required documents and forms will be submitted and addressed on the PTACAS application website. Collin College will not accept application documents outside of the PTACAS.
| Admission to Collin College |
| Apply and be admitted to Collin College (refer to Collin.edu for admission requirements) |
| Attend a PTA ZOOM Information Session |
| Attending an information session is mandatory to be considered for admission. Each
session will last for 1 hour, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Each
session opens 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Admission to the session will
close at the time the meeting starts. If you cannot log in by the start of the meeting,
you will need to attend a different meeting. Please click on the Information Session link to find upcoming times. |
| Complete the following prerequisite courses |
The Collin College PTA Program requires three courses to be completed before admission
into the program. The student must upload an official transcript(s) to the PTACAS
application portal for all prerequisite courses not taken at Collin College.
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| Register and complete the TEAS Test |
The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is designed to assess a student’s
preparedness to enter the health science field. Collin College PTA Program applicants
must complete the ATI TEAS test before applying to the program. The student is financially
responsible for the cost of the ATI TEAS and any study materials needed to prepare
for the exam. The scores will be used as part of the application scoring process.
Students may take the ATI TEAS up to two times during each application period and
must achieve the minimum score required on the different test components. Only scores
from one attempt will be used to determine if the application requirements are met.
The student will not be able to add one component of the score from the first test
and another from the second to meet admission requirements. If taking the test a second
time, all examination components must be taken at that time. Students not meeting
the minimum required scores will not be considered for admission into the PTA program.
The minimum required scores are:
Test result scores from ATI TEAS should be uploaded to the PTACAS. Please go to the ATI TEAS website for registration and preparation materials. |
| Create a PTACAS account |
| Starting the PTACAS application |
| Complete 20 hours of PTA facility experience |
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| Obtain 3 references |
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| Upload Transcripts |
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| APPLICATION DATES AND DEADLINES |
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