Enrollment in the program is limited and competitive. Meeting the admissions requirements does not guarantee program acceptance. For this reason, the following criteria are used to determine which applicants will be admitted.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
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Cumulative GPA |
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Program GPA |
3 |
Completion of ALL pre-requisite courses listed below. |
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Florida residents will be given preference over non-residents. |
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Final Acceptance will be based on the submission of all required documents received at the mandatory program orientation session. Please note that there is no waiting list. |
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PRE-REQUISITE COURSES
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Current Credits |
BSC 2085 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 credits |
BSC 2085L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I |
1 credit |
PHY 1004 |
Physics with Application |
3 credits |
PHY 1004L |
Physics with Application Laboratory |
1 credit |
ENC 1101 |
English Composition |
3 credits |
BSC 2086 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 credit |
BSC 2086L |
Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory |
1 credits |
HIM 2472 |
Medical Terminology |
3 credits |
PHI 2604 |
Critical Thinking |
3 credits |
CLP 1006 |
Psychology of Personal Effectiveness |
3 credits |
SPC 1017 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 credits |
CGS 1060 |
Introduction to Microcomputer Usage - This course must be satisfied for completion of the Associate in Science Degree.
Course satisfaction can be accomplished through examination
or by class attendance |
HSC 0003 |
Introduction to Health Care |
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Transfer Students
If you have previously attended any college or university other than Miami Dade College, you must arrange for that institution to send official transcripts to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at the Medical Campus by September 1st for a January acceptance.
Students who have attended foreign colleges must submit original transcripts and a certified English translation before February 1 st to the Registrar at the Medical Campus for evaluation. For details, please call 305-237-4141. Students who have attended a foreign allied health or nursing program should consult the Miami Dade College catalog for more information about how to have their transcripts, diplomas, and credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency. |
