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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Admission Procedures
Associate in Science Degree
Summer Semester Only Application Period: December 1 - May 1

CRITERION FOR ACCEPTANCE - ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PTA PROGRAM IS DETERMINED ON A BEST-QUALIFIED, FIRST-ACCEPTED BASIS.

Qualification is based on a rating system and grades for completed prerequisites. Selection is based on total qualifying scores in rank order from the highest until admission quota is reached.

STEP I.
ATTEND A MANDATORY INFORMATION SESSION BEFORE MAY 1.

STEP II.
APPLICATION TO THE COLLEGE: SUBMIT THE UH SYSTEMS APPLICATION BEFORE MAY 1.

Submit a “University of Hawai’i System Application Form” if you are:
(a) new applicant to the UH system (b) graduating high school student (c) returning student (d) international student (e) transfer student not attending a UH system college or university (f) active duty U.S. Armed Forces

Eligibility: All persons who are 18 or older, or who have earned a high school diploma or equivalency, are eligible for admissions to Kapi’olani Community College. Identify your major as: “Liberal Arts (Pre-PTA).”

The College requires tuberculosis (TB) and Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) clearance for registration approval.

Application form is available in the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), Ilima 102. Information and the application form are also available on-line.

STEP III.
DEVELOP AN ACADEMIC ACTION PLAN WITH A HEALTH SCIENCES COUNSELOR.

On Walk-in Wednesdays, you may seek advising to develop an academic action plan with a Health Sciences counselor using a “student issued copy” of your transcripts/records.

STEP IV.
COMPLETE ALL PREREQUISITE COURSES.

Complete all PTA prerequisite courses prior to application. A “C” grade or higher is required for prerequisite and support courses (See attached PTA curriculum). Science courses need to be completed within the last 5 years to be valid. Completing other program support courses is highly recommended.

STEP V.
REQUEST OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) BEFORE MAY 1.

For evaluation of your previous college work to be applied toward your degree, you should have official transcript(s) and course description(s) outside Kapi'olani Community College be sent directly to the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC). The Banner Information System has you UH system schools transcript information. You must complete a “Request for Transcript Evaluation” form.

STEP VI.
APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM: SUBMIT THE PTA APPLICATION PACKET TO A HEALTH SCIENCE COUNSELOR BEFORE MAY 1.

Pick up the PTA Application Packet in Kauila 122. The application packet is available in the “kiosk” during Health Sciences office hours from 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. The packet is available Monday through Friday, except state holidays. The application packet is not available on-line. Neighbor island and U.S. mainland students may request the application packet be sent by mail from the Health Sciences department.

Submit the completed PTA Application Packet to a Health Sciences counselor on Walk-In Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Your program application will be reviewed with you during the application periods for Summer admissions. Only Neighbor Island and U.S. mainland students may mail the completed application packet to the Health Sciences Department.

The PTA Program application packet includes the (a) PTA Application Checklist (b) Application for Selective Admission Program (ASAP form) (c) PTA Admission Information form

NOTICE: "Health care students are required to complete University prescribed academic requirements that involve clinical practice in a University affiliated health care facility setting with no substitution allowable for the completion of required clinical practice. Failure of a student to complete the prescribed clinical practice shall be deemed as not satisfying academic program requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to satisfactorily complete any background checks and drug testing that may be required by the affliated health care facility to which he/she is assigned for clinical practice in accordance with procedures and timelines as prescribed by that affiliated health card facility."

STEP VII.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM..

Each applicant will receive a letter of application status by the end of May.

Accepted will recieve a letter from the Program Director about the Orientation and Advising Session.

All students who are not selected are encouraged to seek support for future acceptance from Program Director or Health Sciences counselor.

You may apply for financial assistance at the Financial Aid Office.

STEP VIII.
ACCEPTED STUDENTS ATTEND THE PROGRAM ORIENTATION AND ADVISING SESSIONS.

New PTA majors will participate in a two day program orientation during the first week in June. At orientation, students will review the PTA Program Student Handbook. During the advising session, PTA majors will be advised by Program Director about the PTA courses to enroll in for Summer and Fall semesters. The second day will be more PTA information and skills assessment.

Pay for your liability insurance at the Business Office (Ilima 101). Books may be purchased at the KCC bookstore the same day.

Complete and return your health forms and First Aid & CPR certification to the program faculty by the first week of the Fall semester.

STEP IX.
REGISTER ON-LINE AND PAY YOUR TUITION.

You will register for your PTA courses on-line. To register online, go to http://myuhportal.hawaii.edu and follow the instructions to login. Payment may be made on-line or at the cashier’s office (Ilima 102).

STEP X.
COMPLETE THE KEYTRAIN PRE-ASSESSMENT AND LESSONS. COMPLETE THE WORKKEYS POST-ASSESSMENT.

The KeyTrain Program equips students with work skills to prepare for job entry. New PTA majors will participate in a session for the KeyTrain program. Students will complete the KeyTrain pre-assessments by the designated deadline. Student can begin and complete the KeyTrain “lessons” to improve their “skill gaps” of the job profile.

PTA majors will complete the WorkKeys post-assessment near program exit.

ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION

CATALOG: You may review the Kapi'olani Community College General Catalog for general information about admissions and the current Physical Therapy Assistant program curriculum and course descriptions. Additional information is listed under the heading "Special Requirements for Programs in Health Career Education." A Catalog and Schedule of Courses may be purchased at the KCC bookstore or viewed online.

COUNSELOR: You may contact a Health Sciences Counselor for academic advising and support. Please call 808.734.9270 to make an appointment or use the Ask-A-Counselor form for e-mail advising.

Admission requirements and application procedures can change. Prior to applying to the PTA program, contact the Health Sciences Department for updated information.