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.

 

Campus Location: Frisco

The PTA Program is located on the Frisco Campus in the Health Sciences Lab.
Frisco Campus Map

Faculty/Staff

Dr. Michele Valencia 

Katie Offield

Dr. Michael Cox 

Frisco Campus

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9700 Wade Boulevard
Frisco, TX 75035
Information
972.377.1790

Application and Admission Process

  1. Apply to Collin College

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

     

    Click Here to Apply to Collin College
  2. Attend an 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
  3. Additional Application Information

    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.

     

    Prerequisite Information
    ATI TEAS Website
  4. Complete the PTA Application
    Complete the PTA Application and all required forms. Refer to the Application Checklist to ensure all items are inlcuded when the application is submitted.PTA Application
    Prerequisite Form
    PTA Facility Experience Form
    PTA Recommendation Form
  5. Facility Experience Requirements

    -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

    PTA Facility Experience Form
  6. Recommendation Letter Requirements

    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

    PTA Recommendation Form
  7. Transcripts
  8. Submit your 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 subitted 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 inlcude 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

    PTA Application Checklist

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

 

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 sessions

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.

 

Prerequisite Information

ATI TEAS Website
Complete the PTA Application and all required forms. Refer to the Application Checklist to ensure all items are inlcuded when the application is submitted. PTA Application

Prerequisite Form

PTA Facility Experience Form

PTA Recommendation Form

-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

PTA Facility Experience Form

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

PTA Recommendation Form

•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 subitted 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 inlcude 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

PTA Application Checklist

 

 

 

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

Occupational Outlook Handbook APTA Career Page

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 Flyer

Rehab 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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