2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 12, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Therapist Assistant, AS


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The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree prepares the student for employment as a physical therapist assistant. Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists in a wide variety of health care settings.

Admission Requirements


Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Admission Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements prior to admission to the program:

  1. High School graduation or equivalency (official transcripts required)
  2. Acceptance into California Baptist University
  3. Minimum cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or college/university grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended required)
  4. A Comprehensive essay of at least 500 words that includes the following elements:
    • Why you want to become a Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Background and/or experiences related to the field
    • Short- and long-term professional goals, and
    • Reasons for choosing California Baptist University
  5. Verification of at least 60 clinical hours in a physical therapy environment
  6. Interview with Physical Therapist Assistant faculty and clinicians, if invited
  7. Two letters of recommendation. One must be from a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant clinician and one must be from an instructor, teacher, or professor
  8. Once admitted into the program, the student must pass a criminal background check and be able to perform Technical Standards of the profession.

Traditional Associate Program Requirements (56 units)


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