Physical Therapy Assistant Application

To apply for the Physical Therapy Assistant program complete the below form.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk

Yes
No
Yes
No

Emergency Contact

Education

A copy of all transcripts must be sent directly to the MGA Registrar. Please list all colleges/universities attended.

Course Work

Yes
No

Please provide your grades for any of the following courses you have completed:

(A “C” or better is required to be eligible for admission) Only one of the MATH courses listed are required.

Academic History

Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No

TEAS Exam

Yes
No

Please be sure to have your TEAS score submitted to MGA’s PTA program.

Certifications

Volunteer Hours

Yes
No

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

Please submit two letters of recommendation from recent professors or recent/current employers (within the last year) to ptainfo@mga.edu.Letters of recommendation must come directly from the professor/employer and include both a professional email address and contact phone number.

Please provide your personal statement addressing the following questions (A minimum of 200 words is required):

  • Motivation: Why do you want to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)?
  • Inspiration: What experiences or influences sparked your interest in the field of physical therapy?
  • Qualities: What personal qualities or characteristics do you believe are essential for success as a PTA, and how do you see those qualities reflected in yourself?

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening Policy

Students who enter the program must have a Criminal Background Check and Urine Drug Screen performed by a company approved by the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. Clinical agencies will review the Criminal Background Check and Urine Drug Screen results. The student must be approved by the clinical agency to participate in clinical experiences and progress in the program.

Random Criminal Background Check or Urine Drug Screen may be required while in the PTA Program, based on the professional judgment of the faculty. This testing, if required, will be at the student’s expense.

Approval to admit applicants to the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) or to grant a license rests with the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy. Applicants who have ever been arrested, convicted, sentenced, pled guilty, or pled nolo contendere, or been given first-offender status for any felony, a crime involving moral turpitude, or a crime violating a federal law involving controlled substances or dangerous drugs, or a DUI or DWI, or who have been issued a license that has been encumbered (denied, revoked, suspended, surrendered, restricted, or placed on probation) by any state board, may take the NPTE only at the discretion of the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy. Furthermore, the license may not be issued until the matter is resolved to the satisfaction of the Board.

Student Health Insurance

Students enrolled in PTA courses are required to have health insurance that meets minimum standards as mandated by the University System of Georgia. Students who are covered by an acceptable policy will have the opportunity to request a waiver.

Student Certification and Contact Information

Incorrect information or the omission of information that would have caused me to be ineligible may result in my application being denied. With this understanding, I certify that the above statements are complete and true.

Notify the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program of any change of address or phone number by contacting the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Fitness at ptainfo@mga.edu.