See the Admission Scoring Sheet in the application for details.
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- Do you keep a waiting list?
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There is no waiting list for the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
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- Is there a time limit for prerequisite classes?
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LWTC's Physical Therapist Assistant department enforces a 7 year time limit for science and technical classes. This applies to Physics and Anatomy & Physiology. Classes more than seven years old at the time of matriculation will not satisfy requirements. There is no time limit for non-science classes; however, it will benefit you to refresh your math and reading comprehension skills if it has been a more than a few years.
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- How long is the program?
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Once admitted to the program, the curriculum for the Physical Therapist Assistant program is a two calendar year (92 credits, 6 quarters) course of study. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.
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- Do I need work experience?
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Students will need a minimum of 50 hours work or observation experience in two settings, supervised by a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. This is verified using the form included in the application packet. Students are responsible for locating their own facilities for the 50+ hour requirement. Students currently working for a Physical Therapist may use current employment or volunteer experience. Examples of an appropriate facility to complete this requirement are: Acute Care, Long Term Care Facility, Rehabilitation Unit of Facility, Health/Wellness/Fitness facility.
See the LWTC Physical Therapist Assistant Admission application for additional details.
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- What is the process to evaluate classes from other colleges?
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General advisors are able to look at unofficial/official transcripts to help you determine either placement into academic core classes or what could "unofficially" transfer in as academic core classes for admission. The Enrollment Services office will officially transfer in classes to LWTC. International transcripts need to be officially assessed by Enrollment Services before meeting with a general advisor.
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- Can I substitute or waive classes based on experience?
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Although substitutions and waivers are granted only in the most exceptional of circumstances, you must first meet with an academic advisor to verify if a waiver or substitution is appropriate--if identified as such, student will then make an appointment with the Physical Therapist Assistant program director to discuss this process further.
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- Will I be able to receive financial aid for classes?
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All students may apply for Financial Aid, however until you are enrolled into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program your options will be limited. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships.
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- What are my options if I am not admitted to the program?
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We advise students to apply to Physical Therapist Assistant programs at more than one college to help increase their chances of being admitted to a program. Currently, in the state of Washington, Green River Community College, Whatcom Community College, Spokane Falls Community College, and Olympic College are all institutions other than LWTC that offer this degree program. If you are not admitted to LWTC, you can meet with an adviser to find out areas you may need to improve in order to re-apply. The adviser can also help you look into other Allied Health professions that would fit with your interests.
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- Do I need a background check to be fully admitted into the program?
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Yes, applicants with conditional admission are required to submit a background check within 15 days to gain regular admission and failure to do so may result in revocation of admission. Applicants to the Physical Therapist Assistant program are required to complete the background check through www.certifiedbackground.com for which there are fees to use the service.
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- Are there any immunizations I must obtain to be a student in the Physical Therapist Assistant program?
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Health insurance, Hepatitis B vaccine (or signed declination), a TB skin test, and a physical examination are required prior to being placed in a clinical practicum in the third quarter.
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- If I have more questions where do I go?
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You can make an advising appointment to talk with an academic adviser. Details of office hours are availible through the following link:
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