Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Tarrant County College

• An exception to the above is for BIOLOGY 2401 and 2402 (Anatomy & Physiology): for each course, threetenthsof a point (0.3) is given as bonus for a grade of “A”; two-tenths of a point (0.2) is given for a grade of “B”;and one-tenth (0.1) is given for a “C”. For purposes of admission and degree requirements, the A&P coursescannot be over 5 years old at the time of admission.• The maximum points a student can earn for this type of bonus is 1.30 (one and three-tenths).• Undergraduate semester hours from a regionally-accredited college or university for which a grade of“C” or better was made. Points awarded are proportionate to the number of credits awarded up to amaximum of 120 semester hours. The maximum points a student can earn for this type of bonus is 0.9 (ninetenths).• Earned Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. The maximum points astudent can earn for this type of bonus is 0.1 (one-tenth)2. Documented work experience as a paid tech/aide or volunteer/observation hours in a physical therapyclinic or department. The maximum a student can earn for this type of bonus is 0.5 (five-tenths). See chartbelow for point system.• Other health care positions may be eligible for bonus points. The experience must have been paid, directpatient care experience with an established company (in other words, you cannot have worked “for yourself”).oOnly the following other health care positions are eligible for bonus points: CNA, LVN, RN,chiropractor’s aide, restorative aid, licensed or certified athletic trainer, licensed/certified paramedic (ifcombined with firefighter, primary job must be paramedic), degreed exercise physiologist, licensedoccupational therapist/assistant, or licensed massage therapist. Transport techs, medication aids, oroffice clerks are not eligible for bonus points. See chart below for point distribution.• Bonus points awarded are proportionate to the number of hours completed. Hours must be within five years ofthe application semester. The Documentation of Work Experience form and instructions are found in thisbooklet as Appendix E.• NOTE: The applicant may be asked to provide documentation to confirm hours worked (using IRS W-2 forms orpay stubs). If a discrepancy on the Work Experience Form is discovered even after admission to the program,the student will be dismissed from the program.Hours Worked as Hours of PTHours Worked in Other• If PT Tech/Aide Observation or Health Field (see above an applicanthas completedhours in morethan onecategory, theapplicant will receive points for the one category that gives him/her the most points.Bonus Point Assignment for Work/Volunteer ExperiencePhysical Therapist Assistant Program– 2013 Admissions Information Booklet - Revised Oct 2012Page 15