The deadline for consideration for entering the PTA Program for Fall 2009 was March 27.
Click here for Application materials and information for Fall 2010
ADMISSIONS GRADING CRITERIA
Admission to the PTA Program is limited to 16 students and is based on an accumulation of points. A maximum of 58 points is possible. The submitted application is first scored to determine eligibility with the top 40 or so applicants being offered an interview. Of these total points, a maximum of 21 points is possible for grade points in support courses and cumulative GPA’s in Anatomy & Physiology and all college-level sciences. The interview can account for up to 16 points with the same interviewers utilized, all applicants being asked the same questions, and a scoring form utilized. The reference forms and personal letter account for a maximum of 6 points. A student can gain or lose up to 5 points for their score on the HOBET. If considerably more than the minimum required number of observation or work hours is obtained, additional points may be awarded up to a maximum of 6 points. If negative comments are noted on the Volunteer/Observation Forms, points will be deducted. Lastly, a maximum of 4 additional points can be awarded if the student lives in the Kilgore College service area, has taken their support courses at Kilgore College or at a school where there is an articulation agreement in place (i.e. TJC), is a previous applicant, or has participated in physical therapy professional activities.
HOBET Practice Exam
The HOBET (Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test) is designed to measure your ability and compare it to college-level ability. The test is part of the PTA admissions process, but only for those applicants that are granted an interview. Many students have found it helpful to practice for the HOBET. An excellent free practice site is found at http://www.testprepreview.com. Follow the link on the left for the HOBET. This site is also an excellent resource for many other types of tests, including the Accuplacer, GED, SAT and ACT, among others.
COST OF THE PROGRAM
Click here for estimated PTA program cost analysis for 2009-10
Professional Associations
American Physical Therapy Association
Information about the profession, educational programs across the country, and information on current health care issues.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
Information about physical therapy in the state of Texas.
Texas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Information regarding licensure regulations, laws governing the practice of physical therapy in the state of Texas, and includes a list of offenses that might disqualify a person from receiving a license.
Carla Gleaton, P.T., M.Ed.
PTA Program Director & Instructor
Office: TV 113-A
Phone: (903) 983-8148
FAX: (903) 988-7541
cgleaton@kilgore.edu
Location: Technical Vocational Building (TV)
