Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Spring 2024 application period: 6/1/23 – 10/1/23

PTA Application Process and Admission Requirements

PTA Application Process

All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline. The PTA application period is open June 1, 2023 -Oct 1, 2023.

1. Complete PTA program application requirements (see below)   Pre-requisite courses · BIO 1210: General Biology I (currently: BIO 121) with a C+ or better within 5 years of application
   · MAT 1200: Statistics I (MAT 167 @NVCC; MAT 201 @NCC) with a C or better within 5 years of application
   · ENG 1010: English Composition (currently: ENG 101) with a C or higher
   · PSY 1011: General Psychology (currently: PSY 111) with a C or higher Placement test · Complete TEAS test with score of 60% or better Observation hours · Complete 20 observation hours in two physical therapy settings.
2. Apply to PTA program Return to your CT State application account to apply specifically to the PTA program. Click here: Sign In to Access Your Application Account. Or cut and paste this link into your browser: • https://ctstate.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply Contact the pre-PTA Guided Pathways Advisor Christin George at cgeorge2@nvcc.commnet.edu. Current students can also call or message through Teams.

   PTA Admission Requirements

   For a printable version, please click here.

All requirements must be completed PRIOR to the application deadline of Oct 1, 2023

§ Mathematics course MAT 1200 (Statistics I), or higher, with grade of C or higher, completed within five (5) years prior to entering PTA Program.

§ BIO* 1210, General Biology, with grade of C+ or higher, completed within five (5) years prior to entering PTA Program.

§ ENG* 1010, English Composition, or equivalent, with grade of C or higher completed.

§ PSY* 1011 General Psychology, with grade of C or higher.

§ 2.5 PTA GPA – Based only on the college courses with grades that meet the PTA admission requirements. (BIO 1210, MAT 1200, ENG 1010, PSY 1011) The PTA GPA is a calculation specific to PTA applicants and may differ from your college GPA.

§ ATI TEAS (nursing or allied health version) with Adjusted Individual Total Score of 60% or higher completed by the application deadline. Test scores will be valid for three (3) years. Go to www.atitesting.com for testing schedules and registration information. A study manual for the test is available at www.atitesting.com. Applicants can take this test multiple times. Note: Official scores must be submitted by the deadline.

§ 20 hours of documented volunteer/observational experience totaling a minimum of 10 hours in each of an out-patient and an in-patient physical therapy setting. Track your hours using the ‘Observation Log Form’ on the nv.edu/pta website. Can you hyperlink the form? Contact Dr. Gangaway for an alternative assignment if unable to complete in-person observation hours.

Candidates will be ranked according to the following formula:

• 20% Science GPA (BIO 1210 General Biology grade)
• 20% Math GPA (MAT 1200 Statistics grade)
• 40% Pre-requisite GPA (BIO 1210, MAT 1200, ENG 1010, PSY 1011 grades)
• 20% TEAS score

This is a competitive admissions program. Not all who apply will be offered admission. Typically, more students apply than the program has available seats. The students with the top scores will be offered enrollment into the PTA program. In the event of a tie, the PTA program advisory board will be given the candidates’ information excluding their names and hold a vote to break the tie. The remaining candidates will be placed on a waiting list in ranked order. If accepted candidates decide not to enroll in the program, then candidates on the waiting list are notified of the opening starting with the highest ranked candidate.

PTA Curriculum – CT State @ Naugatuck Valley

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

BIO 1210+         General Biology I                                                                               4 credits
ENG 1010       English Composition                                                                         3 credits
MAT 1200        Statistics                                                                             3 credits
PSY 1011      General Psychology                                                                        3 credits
                                                                                                                                     13 credits

                                     PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

                                     First Semester (Spring)

PTA 1200        Introduction to Physical Therapy                                                           3 credits

PTA 1250        PT for Function                                                                                             4 credits

PTA 1300      Clinical Anatomy & Kinesiology                                                          3 credits

CCS 1001         College and Career Success                                                              3 credits

BIO 2111         Anatomy & Physiology I                                                                          4 credits

17 credits

^Second Semester (Fall)

PTA 1450         Physical Agents in Physical Therapy                                                   3 credits

PTA 1500         PT Interventions in Orthopedics                                                            4 credits

PTA 1550        Pathology for the PTA I                                                                            3 credits

BIO 2112         Anatomy & Physiology II                                                                  4 credits

14 credits

Third Semester (Spring)

PTA 2500       PT Interventions in Special Populations                                              3 credits

PTA 2550        Pathology for the PTA II                                                                           3 credits

PTA 2580        The PTA in the Healthcare Arena                                                            1 credit

PTA 2600         PTA Part-Time Clinical Experience                                                    1 credit

WRIX               Written Communication II                                                                          3 credits

ARHX               Arts & Humanities (must meet diversity requirement)                      3 credits 14 credits

Fourth Semester (Fall)

                                                                               Total General Education/non-PTA credits                                  30 credits

Total PTA Credits                                                                             37 credits

Total Program Credits                                                                  67 credits

+ There may be a prerequisite course that must be successfully completed prior to taking the course.

^Pending finalization, NVCC will become the CT State Community College @ Naugatuck Valley in Fall 2023. Curriculum will change @ that time.

Radiologic Technology Application Process:

All applications and supporting documents must be submitted to NVCC's Admissions Office by the application period deadline.

1. Apply to NVCC.
2. Submit your Radiologic Technology Program application.

Please be sure to thoroughly read the admissions requirements prior to applying.

Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements: 

Fall 2022 Admission Requirements Printable Version

All must be completed/received by the application deadline of January 15.

PREREQUISITES: Proof of having met or exceeded the following prerequisites with a "C" or better prior to the application deadline of January 15. If applicable, copy of high school transcript and/or official college transcripts for credits earned outside NVCC must be provided by the deadline. Official transcripts from ALL current and previous colleges/universities are required, regardless of age of transcripts or applicability of courses taken to Radiologic Technology program. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the school or organization to the NVCC Admissions Office. All other items may be uploaded with your application or emailed to nvcc@nv.edu.

• ENGLISH: Eligibility to take ENG 101 Composition (or completion of) as determined by prior course work or sufficient score on Accuplacer placement test, SAT’s or ACT’s.
  

The following must have been completed in the Fall 2017 semester or later (5 years of beginning the program):

• MATH: Minimum of having completed at least one of the following:
  •  MAT 136 or MAT 137 Intermediate Algebra or higher Algebra with a C or better (excludes MAT 137L and/or Statistics without successful completion of MAT 137 or equivalent as a prerequisite)
  • SAT score of 570 or higher
  • ACT score of 22 or higher
    
  • an Accuplacer Placement test score placing into College Algebra (MAT172)
  • passing score of credit by exam for MAT137 intermediate Algebra
  • passing score on CLEP for MAT172 College Algebra
• BIOLOGY: Grade of C or better in BIO 115 or BIO 121 (or equivalent or higher). BIO 105 is acceptable as an admission requirement, but will not meet a prerequisite requirement for BIO 211 if taken prior to the Fall of 2021. High School Biology is also acceptable to meet this admission requirement provided the course included a lab. A high school transcript must be submitted along with a course description.
• SCIENCE: Completion of an additional high school or college level physical science (does not require a lab.).

TRANSCRIPTS (if applicable): Official final college transcripts from all previous colleges attended regardless of age, grades received, or applicability to the program.  This includes courses taken in high school that also earned college credits. Must be received by January 15. Transcripts that include “in-progress” grades will need to be re-submitted with final grades once coursework is completed, and by the application deadline.

GPA: Minimum 2.5 Radiologic Technology GPA which consists of Math GPA, Science GPA, and overall GPA for all successfully completed general education courses in the radiology curriculum. Science GPA includes ALL physical science courses taken within the 5-year timeframe (not just those listed as admission or program requirements).

PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION: All qualified applicants will be required to attend a mandatory program information session. Applicants will be sent an email to their MyCommNet email address In late February/early March. The deadline to register for, and attendance at an information session is strictly enforced.

Accepted into the program, students will also be required to complete the following requirements:

• Within 3 months of beginning the program, receive a medical examination and provide a report by a physician that describes the physical and emotional health of the applicant.
• Demonstrate ability to perform the skills needed to be a radiographer as outlined in the program’s Technical Standards.
• Successfully complete and pass a criminial background check and drug screening as required by clinical site partners.
• Provide proof of a Health Care Provider course in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association prior to beginning class.

NOTE: Applicants who are enrolled in and plan to complete prerequisites during the winter may apply. Applicants who are enrolled in and successfully complete prerequisites during the spring semester may also apply, but will only be considered after all other eligible candidates have accepted or declined their position.

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) requirements

A previous criminal conviction may eliminate a student from sitting for the certification examination. A previous criminal record includes, but may not be restricted to misdemeanor drug possession charges, DUI, felony convictions, military court martia and proceedings where a plea of nolo contender was entered. Individuals may contact the ARRT at (615) 687-0048 privately for clarification of their eligibility status. ARRT. certification is required to obtain a radiographer’s license in Connecticut and many other states.

Additionally, a clinical affiliate may/will perform a criminal background check prior to attending assignments in their facility. Any student that is not allowed to attend a clinical assignment as a result of a criminal background check is no longer eligible for admission into the Radiologic Technology Program.

Apply to NVCC and the Radiologic Technology program

Radiologic Technology Curriculum

Radiologic Technology Program Curriculum

Admission Process:

Application period:           October 1^st 2022 to June 1^st 2023

Program start dates:        Fall 2023  

The Respiratory Care is a selective admissions program. All students must first apply to Connecticut State Community College. There is also a Respiratory Care Application that must be submitted prior to the application deadline date.
Unless waived, all applicants must take placement tests in reading, English and mathematics. Students must meet the following admission requirements:

Program information session: All qualified applicants will be required to attend a mandatory program information session. Applicants will be contacted with information in late March/early April. Failure to attend and fully participate in this session will render an applicant ineligible.

GPA and Courses: Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and complete the following courses prior to the application deadline:

ENG 1010 Composition (grade of “C “or higher)

MATH 1010 Intermediate Algebra or higher {grade of “C” or higher)

CHEM 1110 Concepts of Chemistry or CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I (grade of “C” or higher and within 5 years of program start date)

BIO 2111 Anatomy & Physiology I (meets the grade pre-requisite of Bio 212 and within the past five years of the program start date)

TEAS (test for essential academic skills) testing is required as part of the application process. Applicants will be considered for admission to the program if they have earned a score of 53.3% or higher (Within three years of applying). (www.ATItesting.com)

Selection Process:

Applicants are ranked according to:

Respiratory GPA                     50%
Anatomy & Physiology           25%
TEAS                                        25%

To Apply:
https://ctstate.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fApply 

Review the application process for selective admissions for Fall 2023 and beyond for CT State: FINAL Selective Admission Application Instructions.pdf

Questions: Email: Bjoseph-jerome@nvcc.commnet.edu

Call: 203-596-8662

Respiratory Care Curriculum

Once students have begun the Respiratory Care program, a minimum grade of “C” is required in all respiratory courses to progress to the next semester. BIO*H211 and BIO*H212 must be completed with a “C” or better before a student can progress to the second year of the program.

Respiratory courses must be taken in the designated sequence. Non-respiratory courses can be taken prior to being in the program and in any sequence providing prerequisites have been met. Students must achieve a “C” or better in all required courses including science, and general education courses.