JSCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program

🩺 Ready to Start Your Journey to Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant? 🩺

The Jackson State Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program is now accepting applications!

🗓️ PTA Program Application Deadline: June 1

Follow this step-by-step roadmap to complete your application 👇

➡️ STEP 1: Apply to Jackson State Community College (JSCC)
Apply to JSCC here: https://jscc.edu/admissions/apply/

✅ Complete the JSCC application (if you are not already enrolled)
✅ Obtain your J Number (required to access the PTA application portal)
✅ Submit ALL OFFICIAL transcripts to the JSCC Admissions Office

📌 Current JSCC students enrolled during the spring semester do not need to reapply to JSCC.

➡️ STEP 2: Apply to the PTA Program
PTA Program Application Portal: https://healthsciences.jscc.edu

✅ Submit the PTA Program application through the online portal
⚠️ Hardcopy applications are NOT accepted

✅ Upload:
☐ High school transcript AND ACT scores
☐ ALL college transcripts (including JSCC transcripts)
☐ Signed clinical observation forms

✅ Complete 24 observation hours in at least TWO physical therapy settings

📌 Technician work may count toward observation hours, but an additional 12 hours in another setting must still be completed.

✅ Make sure observation forms are signed by the supervising PT or PTA

⭐ Completing PTA pre-requisite and general education coursework prior to applying is not required, but it does strengthen your application.

⭐ Additional preference is given to students with:
• Additional college science coursework
• Medical Terminology
• Human Pathophysiology

📌 If your ACT score is not listed on your high school transcript, additional documentation showing your ACT score must be submitted.

⚠️ ALL application materials must be submitted through the application portal by June 1. Late submissions will not be considered.

Take the next step toward a rewarding healthcare career — apply today! 🎓💙

healthsciences.jscc.edu

We, the JSCC PTA Program faculty, are so proud of Anna! 100% pass rate for our early testers!!!

"I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to take my boards early and to have passed—it still feels surreal to finally call myself a Licensed PTA. I owe so much to my professors and the JSCC PTA program for preparing me so well for this moment and for giving me such meaningful memories along the way. I truly couldn’t have done it without them, my clinical instructors, my friends, and the amazing support system. That stood beside me throughout this journey and that pushed me to be great. I wouldn’t be where I am or who I am today without all of you, and I will be forever grateful. "

-Anna

Emily Kaesberg serves as Secretary and APTA TN Student Council Representative on the APTA TN Student SIG Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 year with the American Physical Therapy Association of Tennessee!

On April 19–21, Emily traveled to Washington, D.C., where she spent three days advocating on Capitol Hill. She walked the halls of Congress, meeting face-to-face with members and their staff to push for payment reform, improved Medicare policies, and reduced administrative burdens that impact both clinicians and patients.

During her time there, Emily connected with PTs and PTAs from across the country and learned from experienced advocates who have been advancing legislation for years.

We are so proud of Emily and her commitment to the future of the profession.

“It was truly an honor to get to go to Capitol Hill to advocate for my future as a clinician. I was able to meet with legislative staff, in order to build relationships that would truly help push for the issues that need to be addressed in our profession, and how they affect our patients.

I also learned that becoming an advocate for our profession is something that goes beyond attending events like Capitol Hill Day. It means reaching out to these legislative staff, in order to answer any questions or concerns that might have come up, and slowly building that connection to become the person that they reach out to when they have questions about our profession.

Needless to say, I see myself going back, not only to continue my list of visiting all the sights, but to continue to advocate!”
– Emily Kaesberg (Class of 2027)

We, the JSCC PTA Program faculty, are so proud of Emma! 100% pass rate for our early testers!!!

"I am so blessed to have accomplished what this program has been preparing me for these past two years! Thank you, Lord, and my friends and family for never ending support in this process. I was able to walk into my test feeling prepared and confident thanks to our program and instructors at JSCC! "

-Frannie

We, the JSCC PTA Program faculty, are so proud of TJ! 100% pass rate for our early testers!!!

"I feel blessed to have gotten the opportunity to take the board testing early and pass. I thank God for leading me to this program and guiding me through! I like to thank my family for the support with being with me as we have navigated these challenges through these semesters. I'd like to thank my classmates for the support given from them and our instructors for the education they have provided to make us prepared for these challenges ahead!"

TJ Essary

We, the JSCC PTA Program faculty, are so proud of Emma! 100% pass rate for our early testers!!!

"I am so grateful to God for giving me the strength as well as my family, friends, professors, clinical instructors, and classmates for their continuous encouragement and support throughout this journey to becoming a PTA! I wouldn’t be where I am today without everyone who has been by my side. I am so excited and blessed to finally be a PTA!"

-Emma Tedford

We, the JSCC PTA Program faculty, are so proud of Hannah! 100% pass rate for our early testers!!!

“I’m so grateful for everyone that has poured so much into my learning experience over the past 2 years, all for this moment that I get to call myself a licensed PTA. I couldn’t have done it without my wonderful teachers, clinical instructors, classmates, family, and friends. All glory to God for the many blessings he has given to me!🩵”

We, the JSCC PTA Program faculty, are so proud of McKinley!
100% pass rate for our early testers!!!

Thank you so much to my family, friends, professors, and classmates for supporting me along this journey of the PTA Program and my board exam. I will be forever grateful for everyone’s constant support and encouragement. So excited to see what the future holds!

McKinley

We, the JSCC PTA Program faculty, are so proud of Makayla!
100% pass rate for 2026 early testers!!!

"Feeling incredibly blessed and beyond grateful that I’ve officially passed my boards! 🤍 This journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s been so worth it. I’m so thankful for the unwavering support, encouragement, and guidance from my professors, clinical instructors, classmates, friends, and family who have helped me every step of the way. I couldn’t have done it without you all. Excited to step into this next chapter as a PTA and continue doing what I love!"

Makayla Ray

We are incredibly grateful to Robyn and MCCH for their dedication, time, and commitment to shaping the next generation of professionals. Your investment in our students' growth and learning is making a lasting impact—thank you for helping build a brighter future! We are so proud of Erika! 💚🤍

"Thank you MCCH for providing me with a great experience and a special thanks to Robyn for instilling all the knowledge and insight she had to offer! I truly enjoyed my experience during this clinical rotation and loved working the inpatient rehab floor/unit! " - Erika