Physical Therapist Assistant
Accreditation Statement
Effective 4/25/2023, Collin College has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 972-549-6319 or email mcox@collin.edu.
Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.
Candidacy is considered to be an accredited status, as such the credits and degree earned from a program with Candidacy status are considered, by CAPTE, to be from an accredited program. Therefore, students in the charter (first) class should be eligible to take the licensure exam even if CAPTE withholds accreditation at the end of the candidacy period. That said, it is up to each state licensing agency, not CAPTE, to determine who is eligible for licensure. Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT; www.fsbpt.org) or specific state boards (a list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT's website.
Collin College PTA Program
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a 2-year program over six semesters that includes classroom, lab, and clinical education opportunities to obtain the foundation, knowledge, and technical experience needed as a physical therapist assistant. Upon graduation, the student will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant. The Program has been approved by The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Application Process
Application Process
- Apply to Collin College
The first step in the process is to apply and be admitted to Collin College. Be prepared to send in your transcipts to the College.
PTA Application dates and deadlines:
Application accepted begining January 15, 2025.Application deadline with all documents submitted April 15, 2025.
Interviews Early to mid May.
Notification and aceptance by May 31st.
Classes beguin Fall of 2025 (August).
PTA Admission Process (View infographic)
Click Here to Apply to Collin College - Information Session
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.
Zoom information sessions - Complete Prerequisites
The following prereqisites must be completed.
Click Here for Prereq Info
BIOL 2401* (within the last 5 years)
ENGL 1301
PTHA 1409 - Other Requirements
3 Letters of Recommendtion (At least two from a PT or PTA)
20 Hours Observation/Work (At least 8 hours from 2 different entities)
ATI TEAS (Minimum scores are required)
Click Here for Other Requirements Info
The first step in the process is to apply and be admitted to Collin College. Be prepared
to send in your transcipts to the College.
PTA Application dates and deadlines:
Application accepted begining January 15, 2025.
Application deadline with all documents submitted April 15, 2025.
Interviews Early to mid May.
Notification and aceptance by May 31st.
Classes beguin Fall of 2025 (August).
PTA Admission Process (View infographic)Click Here to Apply to Collin 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.
Zoom information sessionsThe following prereqisites must be completed.
BIOL 2401* (within the last 5 years)
ENGL 1301
PTHA 1409
3 Letters of Recommendtion (At least two from a PT or PTA)
20 Hours Observation/Work (At least 8 hours from 2 different entities)
ATI TEAS (Minimum scores are required)
Click Here for Other Requirements InfoProgram Information
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Location
The PTA Program is located on the Frisco Campus in the Health Sciences Lab.
Frisco Campus Map
Faculty/Staff
Katie Offield
Job Outlook
Texas Annual Mean Wage 2022 = $73,770
DFW Annual Mean Wage 2022 = $77,390
Job Growth = 26% 2022-2032
Growth Rate for Collin County and Metroplex = 4.2%
7-year Demand Forecast and Growth Rate = 20 PTAs per year in Collin County and 115 PTAs per year in the Metroplex
Contact Information
For more information about the PTA Program, please contact us.
Program Director, Michael Cox, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, MBA
Email: mcox@collin.edu Phone: 972-549-6319
Faculty/ Clinical Education, Michele Valencia, PT, DPT
Email: mvalencia@collin.edu Phone: 972-553-1135
Clinical Coordinator Rehab Aide, Johanna Sandoval, PTA, MS
Email: jsandoval@collin.edu Phone: 972-553-1277
Administrative Assistant, Jyoti Arora Kumar, MBA, BS
Email: Jyotikumar@collin.edu Phone: 972-553-1150
Rehabilitation Aide OSA
The Rehab Aide program is a great way to get your foot in the door and explore your interest in the rehabilitation profession. It is a great tool to help advance interests in rehabilitation and to seek employment as a rehabilitation aide/tech. The Rehab Aide OSA is a two semester program at the Frisco Campus designed to give an inside view to the world of rehabilitation and prepare students to work as a Rehabilitation Aide.
Rehab Aide Info FlyerRehab Aide Curriculum Rehab Aide Application
For more information, please contact Johanna Sandoval, PTA, MS
Email: jsandoval@collin.edu Phone: 972-553-1277
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