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Nov 24, 2024
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2023-2024 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.
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Admission Requirements
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Admission Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements prior to admission to the program:
- High School graduation or equivalency (official transcripts required)
- Acceptance into California Baptist University
- 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)
- 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
- Verification of at least 60 clinical hours in a physical therapy environment
- Interview with Physical Therapist Assistant faculty and clinicians, if invited
- 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
- 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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