Welcome
Welcome to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at Southeast Community College. We appreciate your interest in applying to the program. Below, you will find links outlining the selection process for admission into the program. Please open each link and read the information.
We look forward to your application.
*The submission period for application materials for the class starting in the Fall (August) of 2019 class is March 1, 2019 to April 15, 2019. Please see the link to the timeline below for more information.
Applications for the class starting in January of 2019 have been received and are currently under review. Notification of acceptance for the January 2019 start will be no later than November 15, 2018. Program Orientation will be held on December 18, 2018 from 12-3 p.m.
Admissions Process
We strongly encourage you to contact the Health Sciences Advisor for assistance in completing the Program Advising Sheet correctly. Contact information: email- healthprograms@southeast.edu; phone (402)-437-2688 or 800-642-4075, ext. 2688.
Overview
Students in SCC's program are educated in the skills and knowledge required for entry-level practice as a physical therapist assistant. Effective communication with patients, caregivers, and members of the health care team, clinical decision making, and personal and professional development through lifelong learning are some of the requirements of a physical therapist assistant.  Students also learn to practice within the legal, ethical and professional standards established by the state of Nebraska and the American Physical Therapy Association. The didactic portion is comprised of classes and labs on SCC's Lincoln campus. The clinical component involves on-site education at facilities that have been pre-approved by Southeast Community College and the SCC PTA Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Program graduates become eligible to take the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy Examination and apply for state certification or licensure.
You're a Good Fit for this program because . . . Â
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Southeast Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 402-437-2771 or bclark@southeast.edu.
How to get started:
Employment Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment is expected to grow 41 percent through 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for physical therapy services is expected to increase in response to the health care needs of an older population and growing rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Recent SCC graduates are reporting an average hourly wage of $22.65.Starting Terms
Winter Quarter.
 Acceptance to the program is contingent upon successful completion of the prerequisite courses. Refer to the New Admission Criteria and Program Requirements for further details.
Complaints
Complaints regarding the program or the program graduates should be first addressed to the PTA Program Chair, Bridget Clark, PT, MPT. Unresolved complaints about the Program Chair should be directed to Jill Sand, Dean of Health Sciences Division. Ms. Sand's email address is jsand@southeast.edu and her phone number is 800-642-4075, ext. 2729. All complaints will be documented, including the projected outcome, and kept on file at the program facility. Complaints regarding Accreditation of this program should be addressed to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. This Commission is located at 111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.
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The following courses must be complete before applying to the program, Take SPCH-1110 or SPCH-1090 or SPCH-2810
The following course must be complete before applying to the program; Take ENGL-1010 ENGL-1020 or ENGL-1110;
Take 1 of the following before applying to the program; Take MATH-1150 MATH-1180 MATH-2170 MATH-1200 MATH-1300 MATH-1400 MATH-1600 or MATH-2030;
The following courses need to be complete before applying to the program; Take BIOS-1140 BIOS-2130 or BIOS-2250 BIOS-2260.
The following course needs to be complete before applying to the program; Take HLTH-1060 or MEDA-1101
The following course needs to be complete before applying to the program. Take PSYC-1810 or PSYC-2960;
Take PTAS-1100 PTAS-1101 PTAS-1102 PTAS-1103 PTAS-1104 PTAS-1202 PTAS-1203 PTAS-1204 PTAS-1205 PTAS-1206 PTAS-1207 PTAS-1301 PTAS-1302 PTAS-1303;
Take HMRS-1320 or SOCI-2150 or SOCI-1020
Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
Admission requirements:*
- New paper application for the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Program Advising Criteria documenting completed prerequisite courses with the required GPA.
- Written Essay.
- Ten hours of job observation must be completed and submission of the Job-Observation Form.
- Professional Resume.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by the American Heart Association (required prior to clinical education PTAS 1301).
- Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (when requested by program faculty).
- 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.
- Please note: Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring a state license. (Contact the State Licensing Board if there are questions.)
- A two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest X-ray are required. Seasonal flu immunization is required.
- 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.)
- Complete program orientation.
- Anatomy and Physiology completed within the last five years.
- 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.