Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a separate process from general admission to Kilgore College.
Before applying to the PTA Program, applicants must meet KC’s general admission requirements. If you are not currently admitted to KC for the appropriate term, complete the Kilgore College admission process before submitting your PTA application.
After applying to KC, be sure to complete any additional admission requirements and submit any documents requested through the college’s admissions process.
Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a separate process from general admission to Kilgore College.
Before applying to the PTA Program, complete the Kilgore College admission process and any general admission requirements that apply to you.
Already admitted to Kilgore College? Continue to Step 2.
APPLY TO KILGORE COLLEGE| Date | Applicant Action |
|---|---|
| October-March | Complete observation/work hours in physical therapy settings. Request transcripts and references. Begin application essays. |
| Last week of April | Complete application requirements. Documents with hours and verification are due in the PTA Office (HSC 105). Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Mail must be received by May 3. |
| May | Application packets reviewed and scored. Eligible applicants invited to interview and test. |
| Mid-June | Reading comprehension/critical thinking testing and applicant interviews. Interviews are typically scheduled on a Friday or Saturday. |
| Early July | Applicants are notified of conditional acceptance, alternate status or non-acceptance. |
| Mid-July | Conditionally accepted students complete criminal background check and drug screening requirements. |
| Late July | Final acceptance confirmed after successful completion of all admission requirements. |
| Early August | PTA Program orientation. |
| Late August | Begin classes. |
Applicants must complete a minimum of 48 hours of observation in physical therapy settings.
If selected for an interview, you will be asked to write a short essay in person that asks you to reflect on the following:
Applicants are responsible for documenting completed observation hours and obtaining the required supervisor verification.
DOWNLOAD OBSERVATION LOGGive the Observation/Volunteer Evaluation Form to the licensed physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) who supervised your observation or work experience.
Thank you for allowing this applicant to observe or work in your facility. Please evaluate the applicant's professional behavior during the observation/work experience.
The evaluation includes the following:
After completing the evaluation, the clinician must place the completed form in a sealed envelope, sign across the seal and return it to the applicant.
Only the PTA Admissions Committee will have access to this evaluation.
DOWNLOAD OBSERVATION/VOLUNTEER EVALUATIONAs part of the PTA admissions process, you must provide an Employer Reference Form completed by a professional reference who can evaluate your qualifications and work-related behaviors.
Complete the applicant information and Waiver of Right to Examine section on the form before providing it to your reference.
The Employer Reference Form allows you to identify your relationship with the reference as:
Your reference will be asked to evaluate you in the following areas:
Your reference will also provide an overall recommendation and may include additional comments regarding your character, professionalism, work ethic, communication skills, leadership or potential for success in the PTA Program.
After completing the form, your reference must place it in a sealed envelope, sign across the envelope seal and return it directly to you.
All evaluations will remain confidential and will be reviewed only by the PTA Admissions Committee.
DOWNLOAD REFERENCE FORMThe following essential job functions have been identified for the Physical Therapist Assistant profession. Applicants must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, in order to participate in the PTA Program.
Submit a
typed one-page essay that demonstrates your
understanding
of the physical therapy profession and your motivation for
pursuing a
career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
You will provide one online and one at your interview.
Essays will be evaluated on:
Before beginning the online PTA application, make sure you have completed the required steps above and have all required supporting materials ready.
Official copies of all transcripts must be submitted, with the exception of high school transcripts.
You will also be asked to provide information about the schools you have attended as part of the PTA application.
Once you have completed the steps above and gathered all required materials, you are ready to complete the online Kilgore College Physical Therapist Assistant Program application.
Make sure you have your required information and supporting materials available. The online application will ask you to provide and complete items such as:
Carefully review your application before submitting it. By signing the application, you will certify that the information you provided is true and complete to the best of your knowledge.