Baltimore City Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Application Packet Instructions and Points of Interest 2015

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1 Application Packet Instructions and Points of Interest 2015 Page: 1 YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION BEFORE YOUR SUBMISSION MATERIALS CAN BE CONSIDERED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, AS NOTED, MAY DELAY, HINDER OR CANCEL THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION. The following points of interest must be considered and/or completed before your application will be considered: General BCCC Application to the College The Online BCCC Orientation Process A BCCC Student Inquiry Report: (this should be submitted electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu) o Students must be noted in Good Academic Standing o Students on Academic Warning or Probation, ARE NOT eligible to enroll PTA Program Application Packet: o It must be typed: handwritten applications will not be accepted o It must be submitted electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu (handcarried, faxed or mail-in application packets will not be accepted) 2 - Official Transcripts: 1 official transcript should be submitted electronically to the admissions office, at transcripteval@bccc.edu and 1 official transcript should be submitted electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu Admission Recommendation Forms: o A minimum of 30 hours volunteer/observation in PT: 15 hours inpatient and 15 hours outpateint. This should be submitted electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu Reflection Essay: The reflection essay should be a 2-page typed document that will share the details of your inpatient and outpatient experiences, thoughts and feelings concerning what you have learned about yourself, others and the field of Physical Therapy. (this should be submitted electronically to A Recent Copy of Your Resume (this should be submitted electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu) Note: International students (those noted with a student visa) must have completed all prerequisites and general course requirements before their application packet can be considered. If you have any questions or concerns about this rule, please contact an international student advisor.

2 Admission s Application Submission Checklist Page: 2 Applications must be typed and submitted to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu; handwritten applications will not be accepted! Student s Name: Today s Date: YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION BEFORE YOUR SUBMISSION MATERIALS CAN BE CONSIDERED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS, AS NOTED, MAY DELAY, HINDER OR CANCEL THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION. Initial each applicable box below as a personal means of noting what has been completed: I have completed and submitted a BCCC Admission Application to the Admissions Office. I have completed the Online BCCC Orientation Process. I have completed the PTA Program Application, and submitted it electronically to I have included a copy of my Student Inquiry Report, and submitted it electronically to My Student Inquiry Report notes that I am in Good Academic Standing. (students on academic warning or probation, are not eligible to enroll). I have included My Resume and submitted it electronically to Official Transcript Submission: I have sent ALL official sealed transcripts to BCCC's admission office from ALL previously attended colleges/universities. (although information from one institution may be indicated on a transcript of another institution's transcript, an original official transcript must be sent to BCCC. Please be sure to only send transcripts with applicable courses for the PTA program.) 1 OFFICIAL transcript is needed for the admissions office transcripteval@bccc.edu, and 1 OFFICIAL transcript should be sent electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu NOT A COPY! I have included the Admission Recommendation/Observation Forms with a minimum of 30 hours volunteer/ observation in Physical Therapy (please scan and submit electronically to I have included my Reflection Essay and submitted it electronically to I have attended the Mandatory PTA Program Applicant Information Session, as per noted by my signature on the sign-in sheet, dated as: (type your date of attendance here). I will electronically submit all of my PTA application packet materials to I understand that PTA program application packets will not be accepted by mail, by fax, or by hand; all application packets must be submitted electronically to I understand that the processing of my PTA application cannot be completed until receipt of all indicated documentation is present in my file, including my official sealed transcript(s) from all schools by the issuing authority. Student s Electronic Signature: Date:

3 BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT ADMISSION APPLICATION FALL 2015 All requirements were/will be completed by Fall 2014: Yes No N/A All requirements will be completed by Spring 2015: Yes No N/A Are you an International Student?: Yes No Page: 4 Please return your completed packet, no later than March 27, 2015, along with supportive documentation. Applications submitted without transcripts may not be considered for the program. No mail-in, faxed or handcarried application packets will be accepted; all packets must be submitted electronically to MUST BE TYPED: Please type to assist us in contacting you in a timely manner. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: NAME: (last) (first) (maiden) ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBERS: (CELL) (HOME) ADDRESS: NOTE: The will not be responsible for address and/or telephone changes that are different from this application, which could result in an inability to reach a student. In order to be considered for admission, all pre-requisites below must be completed by spring The application deadline is March 27, 2015 (see for admission policies and procedures). Course substitutions or CLEP exams, (other than Computer Literacy) will not be considered or accepted! Place a grade in the boxes below for all of the completed courses. Please note that all prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Spring semester for probable consideration for fall acceptance; however, students who have not completed courses by the application deadline may not be considered if the upcoming fall class has reached its capacity shortly after the application deadline. Be sure to initial all courses which will be completed by the end of the spring 2015 semester. Priority is given to qualified students who have the highest GPA and who have completed ALL other General Education courses (HLF, SOC 101, SP 101, PSY 104, CLT 100). Science Courses C or better; Accuplacer Science Placement Test score of 35 to test out of BIO 101. Submission of this application packet does not guarantee your acceptance into the Physical Therapist Program. Any previously submitted documents outside of an official transcript, will not be referenced; all necessary documents must be included as a part of this application packet submitted electronically to If you do not accept your seat this year, you must reapply next year. Your signature indicates that you have read and fully understand the admission's policy and requirements for this application. Student s Signature: Date:

4 Physical Therapy Observation Process Page: 5 A requirement before applying to the PTA program is to complete a minimum of 30 documented hours (volunteer or paid) of observation under the direct supervision of a PT or PTA. Observation in physical therapy is an important part in understanding the roles, responsibilities, and skills needed to be a professional in the Physical Therapy Profession, as well as in the healthcare environment. The hours must include at least 15 hours of observation in an outpatient PT setting and at least 15 hours of observation in an in-patient (rehab, sub-acute) PT setting. Failure to complete the required 30 hours before the application deadline, as described above, will render the application incomplete and may not be considered for admission to the PTA program for the upcoming academic year. Applicants will complete Section 1 of the BCCC PTA Admission Recommendation Forms (pages 6 and 7) and present to the supervising PT or PTA at each clinical site where observation hours are to be completed. The supervising PT or PTA will complete Section 2 and return to the applicant to submit electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu). Applicants of the PTA Program will then submit a two (2) page, double spaced essay about their clinical observational experiences, and submit electronically to preadmitalliedhealth@bccc.edu). Observation Checklist Initial each applicable box below as a personal means of noting what has been completed: At least 15 hours of inpatient physical therapy observation have been completed. At least 15 hours of outpatient physical therapy observation have been completed. I have completed the BCCC PTA Admission Recommendation Form for each clinical site I attended. I have included a two (2) page double-spaced reflection essay and will submit electronically to Inpatient or Outpatient hours CANNOT be substituted! Student s Eletronic Signature: Date:

5 Admission Recommendation/Observation Form (IN-PATIENT COPY ONLY) (To be completed for each facility attended) Page: 6 Section 1: To be completed by the applicant: Last Name First Name Middle Name Address City State Zip Code Student s Signature: Date: (A handwritten signature is required in this area) Section 2: To be completed by the recommender (PT or PTA ONLY) Name, Title: Unit/Dept.: I have known applicant for (years/months) who has completed hours of observation. The applicant s experience included (please check the appropriate box): a. Observation only b. Observation and conversation with patients c. Some patient transport duties d. Occasional assistance with equipment or monitoring treatment program (i.e. follow with wheelchair, set up balance activity with direction/supervision) Excellent Good Acceptable Not Acceptable IN-PATIENT COPY No opportunity to observe General knowledge of PT profession Overall comprehension Verbal communication Overall maturity in healthcare environment Empathy with patient/client population Professional demeanor (dress, timeliness) Below, please comment on the applicant's strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing characteristics that would suggest to you that the person will become a successful (or unsuccessful) student in the at BCCC. Comments: PT/PTA s Signature: Lic. #: Date: Facility Name and Address: Contact Number and After completion, this form should be given to the student to scan and submit electronically to

6 Admission Recommendation/Observation Form Page: 7 Section 1: To be completed by the applicant: (OUT-PATIENT COPY ONLY) (To be completed for each facility attended) Last Name First Name Middle Name Address City State Zip Code Student s Signature: Date: (A handwritten signature is required in this area) Section 2: To be completed by the recommender (PT or PTA ONLY) Name, Title: Unit/Dept.: I have known applicant for (years/months) who has completed hours of observation. The applicant s experience included (please check the appropriate box): a. Observation only b. Observation and conversation with patients c. Some patient transport duties d. Occasional assistance with equipment or monitoring treatment program (i.e. follow with wheelchair, set up balance activity with direction/supervision) Excellent Good Acceptable Not Acceptable OUT-PATIENT COPY No opportunity to observe General knowledge of PT profession Overall comprehension Verbal communication Overall maturity in healthcare environment Empathy with patient/client population Professional demeanor (dress, timeliness) Below, please comment on the applicant's strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing characteristics that would suggest to you that the person will become a successful (or unsuccessful) student in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at BCCC. Comments: PT/PTA s Signature: Lic. #: Date: Facility Name and Address: Contact Number and After completion, this form should be given to the student to scan and submit electronically to