Admission to the College
- Gain admission to Austin Community College: follow the instructions/process at: www.austincc.edu. Visit a campus advisor or counselor to determine need for ACC assessment testing.
- Physical Therapy Assistant requires that the TSI status be complete or exempt. NOTE: Admission to Austin Community College does not guarantee admission to the PTA Program.
- Review the PTA website and complete a mandatory Information Session: www.austincc.edu/health/ptha To attend in person, contact Terry Johnson-Growden or register online.
- Complete the program's required immunizations. Start immunizations now. The application will not be accepted without a copy of the completed immunization record. See here for information and form.
- Please note that this program will allow you to submit the application with the first two of the Hepatitis B series of three shots completed and the third completed before the end of the provisional first semester. All the other immunizations listed must be completed at the time of the application deadline.
- Complete prerequisite courses:
- BIOL 2304/2101 must be completed within 7 years of application deadline or must be repeated.
- It is recommended by the Department that you complete BIOL 2305/2102 prior to entry or at the latest, the fall semester of the program.
- Courses applicable to the program must meet minimum GPA of 2.8.
- A granted petition is required to register for PTHA 1409 in Fall and Spring. Send an email to Terry Johnson Growden, with name, student ID, email address and phone number.
- Complete a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer experience within the last two years at one facility.
- PT aides or technicians may count employment.
- Log form is available on PTA website. (Volunteer Log Form)
- Two licensed physical therapy personnel must document this experience on two work skills assessment forms provided on the PTA website. (Assessment Form)
- Submit 1 additional work skills assessment form from an individual who has experience with the applicant (employer, instructor or supervisor).
- Complete a HOBET exam
- Test must be within 2 years of application deadline.
- Call 512.223.7769 at Highland Business Center to schedule.
- Submit PTA application by May 18th Click here for complete application information and all the required forms:
- Essay and Applicant Data Record (Both are part of application)
- Technical Standards Form found on PTA website
- Immunization Documentation
- HOBET exam results
- Official transcripts of all previous college education, other than ACC
- Volunteer Log
- Three work skills assessment forms
- Academic GPA (40%)
- HOBET exam scores (40%)
- Work skills assessment scores (5%)
- Essay (15%)
- Bonus points can be awarded. (See Admission Procedures document here for details.)
Please note that to be compliant with clinical facility requirements, a mandatory criminal background check will be required prior to admission to the PTA Program. Do not do this until instructed by the program.
Print application packet from the web or pick up one at the PTA Department Office. Submit completed applications to PTA Department Office: Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Rd., Austin, TX 78702 (Building 9000, Room 9306)
Download Application Process: PDF