Physical Therapy Assistant

Shelton State Community College offers a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) linkage program in cooperation with Jefferson State Community College (JSCC) in Birmingham, Alabama. Students complete academic coursework at Shelton State Community College and then apply to transfer to the professional phase of the program which is offered at Jefferson State Community College. Interested students should submit an application for admission to Jefferson State as soon as they begin classes at Shelton State Community College. The PTA program also requires a separate application. Acceptance to the program is through Jefferson State. Application to Jefferson State and the PTA program at Jefferson State does not guarantee admission to the PTA program. Class size for the PTA program is limited, and qualified students are ranked for admission based on GPA in prerequisite courses. After acceptance, students transfer to Jefferson State to complete the PTA courses and clinical education requirements for the degree.

The PTA program at Jefferson State Community College offers two program tracks. The Online Track allows students to take PTA lecture courses online and is designed for those students who need flexibility in their schedule. The Traditional Track is designed for those students who benefit from being in the classroom for lecture and lab courses. Students who complete the program will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science from Jefferson State Community College. Students should contact the Shelton State Community College Linkage Coordinator, 205.391.2959, for more information about academic coursework available at Shelton State Community College. Students may contact the Jefferson State program director, 205.983.5995, or visit the program’s Web site, www.jeffstateonline.com/PTA, for application and additional information.