2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

and Year of Validation”.
6. Registration and acceptance into the PTA program occurs each Fall. Anticipated enrollment capacities can be found on the validation chart. The
procedures for application into the PTA Program are in the guidelines for validation. See Validation Procedures in this catalog for required process.
7. Upon admission to the program, you must have a complete physical examination including a negative TB test or a physician’s release form annually.
8. Current CPR for The Professional Rescuer certification is required upon successful enrollment in the PTA program. Current CPR certification must
be maintained throughout the program.
9. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or signed waiver is required for admission to clinical sequence.
10. Criminal background checks are required to participate in clinical experiences. There is a fee for the criminal background check.
11. Physical Therapist Assistant courses are offered day and evening hours and must be taken in the sequence shown. There may be occasional
weekend courses, as well, that are mandatory.
12. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, you must purchase appropriate lab attire, name tags, provide your transportation to clinical settings,
possible hospital parking charges, and field trips.
13. You need to be aware that clinical hospital assignments may be outside the local area. Students must be prepared to commute up to two hours for
at least one rotation.
14. You must achieve a minimum C (2.0) grade in each Physical Therapist Assistant course to be eligible to continue in the program.
15. ENG 113 Technical Communication must be taken while in the PTA program. If ENG 113 is taken prior to entering the PTA program the student will
need to repeat the course. ENG 113 taken within the program will focus on writing skill/requirements within the PTA discipline.
16. Student Reentry Procedures are printed in the handbook given to all clinical students.
17. Also see “Dual Degrees.”
18. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation.
See page GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS_PAGES for other graduation requirements.
19. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
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