2019-2020 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Therapist Assistant Program with Whatcom Community College


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Note: Pierce College has partnered with Whatcom Community College (WCC) to provide Pierce County students a designed pathway into the WCC online/hybrid Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.  If you are admitted to the PTA program you will become a student at WCC, completing all coursework online and attending labs one weekend per month in Bellingham.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor


Meet with an advisor to discuss the application process and timeline for completion of all prerequisites. All prerequisites must be completed by the end of summer quarter for fall application. (November)

Action Item: GPA Check


GPA check with your advisor. You should also have knowledge of the application process and have setup job shadowing hours. 

Action Item: Meet with Advisor


Complete the application checklist and setup an appointment with an advisor to sign off on application checklist. After advisor review, submit the application to Whatcom Community College. 

Total Credits 39


Program Code: 34C


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