Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities

Admission requirements:*

1. New paper application for the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
2. Program Advising Criteria documenting completed prerequisite courses with the required GPA.
3. Written Essay.
4. Ten hours of job observation must be completed and submission of the Job-Observation Form.
5. Professional Resume.
6. Transcripts—if you have taken ANY of the required prerequisite courses at another college, you must submit an official copy of your transcript.  It is recommended to submit your transcripts prior to the submission of the application materials so it does not delay the processing of your application.  Have the transcripts sent directly to SCC – Admissions Office, 8800 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68520.

Program Requirements:

1. ll students must receive a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in the general education courses and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in the science courses.
2. Science courses include Anatomy and Physiology. General education courses include oral communication, written communication, math, social science, computer technology and related courses required by the programs, such as Medical Terminology.
3. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by the American Heart Association (required prior to clinical education PTAS 1301).
4. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (when requested by program faculty).
5. A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program.  Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences or completing the program.  A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for the criminal background check.
6. Please note: Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license. (Contact the State Licensing Board if there are questions.)
7. A two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest X-ray are required. Seasonal flu immunization is required.
8. All PTAS courses must be completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program (and must be taken in sequence.)
9. Complete program orientation.
10. Anatomy and Physiology completed within the last five years.
11. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation.

Clinical Education

Requests for information on the Clinical Education program, including clinical sites and rules and regulations, should be made to Ian Thompson, PTA, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education.