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• Application (Online Version)

Please note all application requirements are listed in the PTA Admission Packet. 

Questions may be directed to Chad Hensel, Director at henselc@mtc.edu

THE NEW ADMISSION PROCEDURE IS NOW IN EFFECT!
Please review the new Admission Packet and PTA Score sheet listed below:

• NEW – PTA Score Sheet
• NEW – PTA Admission Packet
• NEW- PTA Observation Verification Form Process

For information regarding the status of your application and to confirm receipt of materials, you must email henselc@mtc.edu.

Interested in becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant?

PTA 1000 IS  AVAILABLE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE PTA STUDENTS (INCLUDING CCP)!

Course Description:

The student will learn about the profession of physical therapy, including its current and historical roles within the healthcare system. Topics covered include the roles of the PT, PTA, and Aide; standards of practice;  evidence-based practice; communication; diversity; and the legal and ethical delivery of physical therapy services.  Semester Credit Hours: 2 (2 hrs lecture). Prerequisites: None.

For dates/times for this course, please click here

Important Information for Program

• PTA Student Handbook
• 2025 PTA Student Financial Fact Sheet
• Summary Report from O-net
• Ohio Licensure
• Occupational Outlook
• Occupation Employment and Wages
• Historical Student Success Information
• Public Comments

Program Director:  Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS  740-386-4156   henselc@mtc.edu

Enter this growing field while you help patients recover from surgery or address long-term health problems interfering with their ability to move and function normally.

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Grading Scale

The grading scale for all PTA technical courses is as follows:

• 100 - 90 = A
• 89.99 - 80 = B
• 79.99 - 75 = C
• 74.99 - 60 = D
• 59.99 - 0 = F

Please refer to Policy #100 for more details.  

Please Note:  If, because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, you require accommodations, discuss this with the Program Director within the first three class meetings.

 “C” Grade Policy

Each student must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required courses of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program Curriculum. Any course in which a student fails to earn a “C” must be repeated and passed with a “C”  or better to progress and complete the program. Students are required to meet the prerequisite(s) for all courses in which they enroll.   

Please refer to Policy #100 for more details.

Grading procedures in non-PTA technical courses are determined by the respective department. 

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Program Outcomes

Advisory Committee:

First	Last	Facility
Valerie	Campbell, PT	Marion Medical Campus
Todd	McClay, PT	Marion Medical Campus
Josh	Rich, PTA	Centerwell
Lisa	Teynor, PT	Avita Crestline
Beth	Hensel, PT	Summit Home Health
Trevor	Barth, PT	Wyandot Hospital
Erica	Smith, PT	Marion Medical Campus
Erin	Alspach, PTA	OhioHealth
Amy	Williams, PTA	Avita Therapy & Sports Medicine - Bucyrus
Cory	Snyder, PTA	Avita – Galion OP
Alex	Botsko, PTA	OhioHealth Mansfield
Lexi	Miller	PTA Student
Abbey	Seli	PTA Student