Each student is required to successfully complete 15 weeks of clinical education. Clinical sites are available primarily in east Tennessee but other locations may be arranged. The current availability of clinical sites provides a variety of clinical experiences. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites, housing, meals, and other expenses incurred during clinical experiences. Clinical experiences include a full-time four week clinical during the third semester and full-time four and seven week clinicals during fourth semester.

There are 3 full-time faculty members and adjunct faculty as needed. The faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1:22 in the classroom and 1:11 in lab.

Health Programs Faculty

Walters State Community College consists of four campuses with the main campus located in Morristown, Tennessee. Walters State Community College has a total enrollment of approximately 7,000 students among all four campus sites. The PTA program is conducted on the Morristown campus. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program admits a maximum of 22 students per class, one time each year (fall admission). The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a limited enrollment program and does not accept out-of-state residents if there are Tennessee residents eligible for admission.

Students must apply, meet admission requirements, and be accepted by Walters State Community College (WSCC).

Admissions

Students are encouraged to:

• Indicate Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant as their desired major.
• Follow college advising policy.
• Complete all required learning support courses.
• Successfully complete BIOL 2010 and 2011, BIOL 2020 and 2021, and MATH 1530 or 1630 no later than the end of spring semester of the year the student elects to participate in the selection process for the fall semester PTA class.

Tuition is set each June by the Tennessee Board of Regents.Tuition and fees for the current academic year may be viewed on the Cashier’s Office website.

Students admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be assesed a non- refundable $25.00 per credit hour Allied Health Course Fee for the duration of the program.

Four types of financial aid are available; federal, state, institutional and other sources. Students need to send FAFSA information to the college for consideration for state and/or federal money (lottery scholarships, Pell grants, etc.). WSCC is an eligible institution for Hope (lottery) scholarships. For specific information please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid

The college does not provide housing facilities for students either on or off campus. Students must provide their own reliable transportation to and from clinical sites.

In addition to the considerable intellectual and emotional investment you will be making, you will also incur financial expenses.

The basic college expenses for tuition and fees are outlined in the College Catalog. PTA students also have the expense of traveling to the college and assigned clinical facilities. A few of these facilities may charge a nominal parking fee.

Other expenses required for the technical courses for the Physical Therapist Assistant program will amount to approximately $4,900. Costs include but are not limited to:

You need to successfully complete BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021, and either MATH 1530 or MATH 1630 plus all required developmental courses.

Yes. Seek advisement by the faculty of that institution about what courses will substitute and have official transcripts from all colleges attended sent to the WSCC Admissions Office.

You must contact physical therapy clinics in the area, let them know of your desire to enter the PTA program, and ask if they allow observation. It is then the student's responsibility to set up the hours and have hours documented for the application process.

Download the "Clinical Observation Form" on the Physical Therapist Assistant web page (top of this page). This evaluation form should be completed by your supervisor during your observation hours. The observation form(s) must be in a sealed envelope with a stamp or supervisors signature written across the seal and submitted with the PTA application by April 15.

If you have had worked the equivalent of 3 full time months of employment in a physical therapy clinic, you do not have to complete additional observation hours. In this case, your documentation should be made on the "Employment Experience Form" which is located on the Physical Therapist Assistant web site (top of this page).

Applications are available online beginning in mid-January. PTA applications are only submitted online via the Portal and are due by April 15 of the year you wish to be admitted to the program.

After applications are received, they will be ranked according to the selection criteria. If you are in classes spring semester that are needed for the PTA program, your application will not be ranked until spring grades have posted. If selected into the PTA program, you will be notified in writing by the end of May. You can also check the online application portal for updates.

Yes. There is no limit on the number of times you can apply.

Yes. Contact the secretary for Health Programs for an appointment at 423-585-6981. You are encouraged to meet with faculty before you apply.

In the upper east Tennessee area, a new PTA graduate would make approximately $30,000 to $45,000. Walters State does not guarantee employment after graduation, but assistance is available through the Office of Placement.

Approximately 22 students are selected for the PTA program each fall. There is only one class selected for each academic year.

Each student is required to successfully complete 15 weeks of clinical education. Clinical sites are available primarily in east Tennessee but other locations may be arranged. The current availability of clinical sites provides a variety of clinical experiences. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the clinical sites, housing, meals, and other expenses incurred during clinical experiences. Clinical experiences include a full-time four week clinical during the third semester and full-time four and seven week clinicals during fourth semester.

There are 3 full-time faculty members and adjunct faculty as needed. The faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1:22 in the classroom and 1:11 in lab.

Health Programs Faculty

Walters State Community College consists of four campuses with the main campus located in Morristown, Tennessee. Walters State Community College has a total enrollment of approximately 7,000 students among all four campus sites. The PTA program is conducted on the Morristown campus. The Physical Therapist Assistant Program admits a maximum of 22 students per class, one time each year (fall admission). The Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a limited enrollment program and does not accept out-of-state residents if there are Tennessee residents eligible for admission.

Students must apply, meet admission requirements, and be accepted by Walters State Community College (WSCC).

Admissions

Students are encouraged to:

• Indicate Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant as their desired major.
• Follow college advising policy.
• Complete all required learning support courses.
• Successfully complete BIOL 2010 and 2011, BIOL 2020 and 2021, and MATH 1530 or 1630 no later than the end of spring semester of the year the student elects to participate in the selection process for the fall semester PTA class.

Tuition is set each June by the Tennessee Board of Regents.Tuition and fees for the current academic year may be viewed on the Cashier’s Office website.

Students admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be assesed a non- refundable $25.00 per credit hour Allied Health Course Fee for the duration of the program.

Four types of financial aid are available; federal, state, institutional and other sources. Students need to send FAFSA information to the college for consideration for state and/or federal money (lottery scholarships, Pell grants, etc.). WSCC is an eligible institution for Hope (lottery) scholarships. For specific information please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid

The college does not provide housing facilities for students either on or off campus. Students must provide their own reliable transportation to and from clinical sites.

In addition to the considerable intellectual and emotional investment you will be making, you will also incur financial expenses.

The basic college expenses for tuition and fees are outlined in the College Catalog. PTA students also have the expense of traveling to the college and assigned clinical facilities. A few of these facilities may charge a nominal parking fee.

Other expenses required for the technical courses for the Physical Therapist Assistant program will amount to approximately $4,900. Costs include but are not limited to:

You need to successfully complete BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021, and either MATH 1530 or MATH 1630 plus all required developmental courses.

Yes. Seek advisement by the faculty of that institution about what courses will substitute and have official transcripts from all colleges attended sent to the WSCC Admissions Office.

You must contact physical therapy clinics in the area, let them know of your desire to enter the PTA program, and ask if they allow observation. It is then the student's responsibility to set up the hours and have hours documented for the application process.

Download the "Clinical Observation Form" on the Physical Therapist Assistant web page (top of this page). This evaluation form should be completed by your supervisor during your observation hours. The observation form(s) must be in a sealed envelope with a stamp or supervisors signature written across the seal and submitted with the PTA application by April 15.

If you have had worked the equivalent of 3 full time months of employment in a physical therapy clinic, you do not have to complete additional observation hours. In this case, your documentation should be made on the "Employment Experience Form" which is located on the Physical Therapist Assistant web site (top of this page).

Applications are available online beginning in mid-January. PTA applications are only submitted online via the Portal and are due by April 15 of the year you wish to be admitted to the program.

After applications are received, they will be ranked according to the selection criteria. If you are in classes spring semester that are needed for the PTA program, your application will not be ranked until spring grades have posted. If selected into the PTA program, you will be notified in writing by the end of May. You can also check the online application portal for updates.

Yes. There is no limit on the number of times you can apply.

Yes. Contact the secretary for Health Programs for an appointment at 423-585-6981. You are encouraged to meet with faculty before you apply.

In the upper east Tennessee area, a new PTA graduate would make approximately $30,000 to $45,000. Walters State does not guarantee employment after graduation, but assistance is available through the Office of Placement.

Approximately 22 students are selected for the PTA program each fall. There is only one class selected for each academic year.