April 1, 2015
Dear Student Physical Therapist Assistant,
Let me be among the first to congratulate and welcome you to the Physical Therapist
Assistant Program at Oklahoma City Community College! Acceptance into this program is a
significant accomplishment in itself with the number and caliber of qualified applicants seeking
entry. Congratulations for being among those selected!
I think you will find this educational process quite challenging and possibly different than
previous collegiate experiences. Although you may have completed all of the general education and
support courses and only enroll in the PTA classes each semester, these courses require extensive
preparation. The information covered in one course is often referred to and necessary for material
being covered in another course later in the semester or in the program. The content builds upon
previously learned material; therefore, one CANNOT memorize information for an exam and then
promptly forget about it. Most students work during their PTA education; however, many find that
they are unable to continue to work full-time (or as much as they had planned) and successfully
keep up with the coursework. Furthermore, please plan ahead financially for clinical education
rotations which are full-time, forty hours (minimum) per week usually Monday through Friday.
Clinical rotations will be scheduled for four weeks at the conclusion of the first year of the program
(May into June 2016) and for fourteen weeks in the spring semester 2017. You will not be able to
work much, if any, during these clinical affiliations!
If you have not already completed the Anatomy and Physiology I course (BIO 1314)
or its equivalent, you must enroll and complete the course with a grade of C or better this
summer as it is required before enrolling in the PTA classes this fall.
Mandatory Orientation will be Tuesday, August 11th from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. in the PTA
Classroom, HP 101 in the Health Professions Center. At this meeting you will meet your
classmates and faculty, receive the Program Handbook, turn in your completed
immunization verifications, sign required documents, and have a chance to ask questions.
Fall enrollment is available now and suggested if you are lacking general education or
support coursework. Premiere sections do tend to fill up quickly; however, there is no hurry to
enroll in PTA courses as only those selected into the program can enroll. An advisement counselor
or I must sign your enrollment form in order to enroll in the PTA courses. I will sign enrollments at
Orientation. Please contact the Admissions office (x7512) if you have further questions on
enrollment or about transfer courses. I will be off campus working in the clinic most of the summer;
however, I will check e-mail and voice mail regularly. If you wish to leave a message, I will return
your call as soon as possible.
The fall 2015 schedule is as follows:
Intro to Physical Therapy
Pain Management and Massage
Dynamic Human Motion
Mondays 4:30-8:30pm
Wednesdays 4-8pm
Thursdays 4-8pm
Student input has been that knowledge of medical terminology makes a world of difference
in the perceived difficulty of the first semester. Additionally, you may want to purchase the Trail
Guide to the Body textbook and workbook to begin to memorize muscle origins, insertions and
innervations for the Dynamic Human Motion course. This is an attempt to give you a head start on
the semester. All of this will be covered in class but familiarity with the terms will facilitate your
learning.
The program faculty and I are anxious to meet and work with all of you! If for some
reason you decide not to attend our PTA program, please contact the admissions office
IMMEDIATELY so the next person on the alternate list will have a chance to begin the semester
on time. If you are having doubts for any reason, do not hesitate to give me a call so we can chat
about it.
Due to clinical facility requirements, all students must obtain general liability insurance
each year at a cost of $31.02 per year. Additionally an extensive Background Report which
includes, but is not limited to, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) search for sex
offender, violent offender, and criminal history. The background report must occur within 3 months
prior to the FIRST DAY OF CLASS. This procedure and fee ($65.00) are explained in the
enclosed handout titled, “GroupOne Services Student Background Check Instructions”. NOTE:
Students who have a subsequent break in enrollment at OCCC will be required to complete a NEW
Background Report before participating in a clinical rotation at any facility. Please consider
dropping by over the summer to turn in copies of the immunizations in the health professions
division office. Each student’s file should be complete at Orientation in order to allow you to
participate in class-required clinical observations which will take place during the fall semester. If
your file is not complete, you will NOT be allowed to complete these class requirements.
Drug testing is also required for all students in the Division of Health Professions. Each
student will receive a random drug test prior to the first clinical assignment. The $40.00 fee will be
included with your fall tuition and fees. Any break in continuous enrollment will require an
additional random test. The Health Professions Division policy also stipulates that, “if a student has
a non-negative drug test one time, he/she will be dismissed from the program but may reapply to
any of the Division programs. If there is a second non-negative result, there will be no additional
opportunities to enroll in OCCC Health Professions Division Programs”.
Please call or e-mail me to RSVP for the Orientation/Information Session and confirm your
receipt of this information. I will see you promptly at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11th.
Sincerely yours,
Jennifer Ball, PT, ATC, MHR
Program Director
(405) 682-1611 x7305
[email protected]
Enclosure: background checks, immunization providers, list of required immunizations
GroupOne Services
Student/Faculty Background Check Instructions
The Oklahoma Hospital Association requires an extensive nationwide background report which includes, but is
not limited to, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) background searches for sex offender, violent
offender, and criminal history. GroupOne includes these searches in addition to the nationwide searches.
Said report must be completed and approved prior to participation at varied clinical agencies. The nationwide
student background checks processed through GroupOne Services currently costs $65.00. Fees must be paid
online by Visa or MasterCard. If a student has no access to a credit card, he/she may mail (address below) or
deliver a money order for $65.00 (along with their e-mail address) to GroupOne Services. GroupOne will email the Institution a one-time use pass code to use at the completion of the data entry.
To initiate a background check, access GroupOne’s student website via www.gp1.com.
After reaching the website, you will need to make the following sequenced selections:
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Select “Students”
Select “Oklahoma”
Select “Oklahoma City Community College”
Select your proper health science discipline and then click on “add”
Follow corresponding prompts through the rest of the process
Note: The site stops you to correct obvious errors and omissions. At the end of the data entry process, a
review page notes any remaining errors and omissions. You may go back to the section with the problem or
omission and make the needed correction.
Information you will need to have (before you start) in order to complete the request includes:
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Valid Visa, MasterCard, or Pass Code from GroupOne
Full legal name (first, middle, last)
Maiden names and former names
Date of birth
Phone number
Social security number
Current address (complete address; not necessarily what shows on your driver’s license)
Zip codes where you have lived during the past 7 years (a U.S. Postal Service zip code lookup link
on GroupOne’s student website will help you with this)
Before you enter your information, you will electronically sign your name. When credit card payment is made
you are prompted to print that page for your records.
Money Order Option:
Payments can be made via a $65.00 money order made payable to GroupOne Services. You must
enclose a note with this information:
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Full legal name (first, middle, last)
Email address
Phone number
Postal Address:
Group One Student Services
250 Decker Drive
Irving, Texas 75062
Most reports take 3-5 business days to complete once payment is processed. The results are delivered
electronically to the Health Professions Clinical Affiliation Compliance Administrator (CACA). Results must be
on file to ensure clinical eligibility.
1.
If the background check comes back clean, it will be filed in your permanent student file in the HP
Division Office. If you’d like a copy for your records, you may request one from the CACA.
2.
If the background check shows negative information (a “hit”), the Clinical Affiliation Compliance
Administrator must take the following steps in this order:
a. The CACA will notify the student in writing that an adverse decision may be made based in
whole or in part on information obtained from the consumer report/background check. A copy of
the consumer report and a notice of the student’s rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, in
English and Spanish, must accompany this written notification. The CACA may also notify the
student by phone in order to expedite the process.
b. The CACA will contact the appropriate facility to determine if the “hit” disqualifies the student
from participating in the clinical program at the facility.
c. If the student is not approved for clinical rotation at a facility, the CACA will provide written
notice to the student that the student is disqualified from participation at that facility based in
whole or in part on information derived from a consumer report background check. A notice of
the student’s rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, in English and Spanish, must
accompany this written notification. The CACA will advise the student to meet with his/her
Program Director. Requirements/criteria for taking the licensing/credentialing examination may
need to be addressed.
d. When seeking alternative clinical experiences for a student, the CACA may discuss the clinical
placement issue with the program director, assistant program director or program education
coordinator without using the student's name.
e. If the student is not approved for clinical rotation at alternative facilities, for each alternative
facility at which the student is rejected, the CACA will provide written notice to the student that
the student is disqualified from participation if the disqualification is based in whole or in part on
information derived from a consumer report background check. A notice of the student’s rights
under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, in English and Spanish, must accompany this written
notification.
f.
If no alternative clinical site can be obtained, the CACA will notify the student. The student will
be advised to contact his/her Program Director.
3. Break in Enrollment: Students who complete the background check process and have a subsequent
break in enrollment at OCCC will be required to complete a new background check before participating
in a clinical rotation at any facility. Failure to enroll in the summer semester does not constitute a break
in enrollment. Continuous enrollment is defined as completion of 12 weeks enrollment in courses on
the degree plan listed in the College Catalog.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM
REQUIREMENT LIST – FALL 2015
ITEM
EXPLANATION
Tuberculosis
(T.B.
or
PPD)
IMMUNIZATIONS*
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
Two negative TB’s required initially and then renewed
with one additional TB annually OR
Documented positive TB test with documented negative
chest x-ray AND negative annual review of symptoms
which will remain current the entire semester AND
release for public contact signed by Health Department.
COST
varies
The test must remain current the entire semester.
Note: You must get TB before MMR or Varicella for accuracy of
results
MMR - (measles, mumps, rubella)
 Two MMR vaccinations OR
 A positive titer for each.
varies
(exception: individuals born before 1-1-57 required to provide only
one MMR or proof of immunity to Mumps only)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
 A positive Varicella titer OR
 2 Varicella vaccinations
Hepatitis – B
 Complete series (three (3) shots) of vaccinations against
Hepatitis – B OR
 A signed letter of declination OR
 A positive titer
LIABILITY
INSURANCE*
BACKGROUND
CHECKS *
A CURRENT Flu Vaccine
 Vaccines run Fall through Spring
 Must be repeated annually
- a new vaccine must be acquired every Fall.
All students enrolled in coursework that has a clinical component
must have medical malpractice liability, professional liability, and
accident health. Insurance is purchased through the OCCC Bursar
office. A copy of the receipt must be included with your packet.
Due to clinical agency requirements, all students must obtain an
extensive, nationwide Background Report which includes, but is
not limited to, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)
searches for sex offender, violent offender, and criminal history.
The background report must occur within 3 months prior to the
first day of class. The procedure and fee ($65.00) are explained in
the enclosed handout “GroupOne Services Student Background
Check Instructions” document.
NOTE: Students who complete the Background Report
process and have a subsequent break in enrollment at OCCC
will be required to complete a new Background Report before
participating in a clinical rotation at any facility.
varies
varies
$31.02
$65.00
(GroupOne)
DRUG TESTING*
Drug Testing is also required for all students in the Division of
Health Professions. Each student will receive a random drug test
prior to the first clinical assignment. The $40.00 fee will be
included with your tuition and fees. Any break in continuous
enrollment will require an additional random test. The Health
Professions Division policy also stipulates that, if a student has a
non-negative drug test one time, he/she may reapply to any of the
Division programs. If there is a second non-negative result, there
will be no additional opportunities to enroll in OCCC Division
programs.
$40.00
(Drug Test)
C.P.R. TRAINING
C.P.R. Training (all levels) is required and offered in a one-day
format. Classes are available through Recreation and Community
Service at (405) 682-7560 and through Health Professions
Division Office at (405) 682-7507. Documentation of successful
completion of this training must be included with your packet.
$25.00 to
$50.00
(Must be American
Heart Association Healthcare Provider)
BLOODBORNE
PATHOGEN
TRAINING*
(MEDCOM)
Training in Bloodborne Pathogens will be given at the new student
orientation or during the first two weeks of class. Documentation
of successful completion of the training must be included with
your packet.
Sexual Harassment
(MEDCOM)
All students are required to complete the online sexual harassment
training. Complete the training, print off the certificate and turn
into the division office.
CLASSROOM AND
LABORATORY
SUPPLIES
1. Activities and lab supplies as directed by the instructor(s).
$40.00 to
$60.00
2. Goniometer
$22.00
3. Computer supplies
$30.00
CLINICAL
UNIFORM AND
SUPPLIES
(more information
available from OTA
program faculty)
1.
Clinical uniform consists of navy polo, khaki/tan slacks,
footwear.
Varies
2.
Name Tag
$8.00
3.
Level II Fieldwork Evaluation Forms (2)
$8.00
*All requirements must be completed prior to the end of the 3rd week of class.
Note:
Upon successful completion of the OTA Program, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification examination offered through the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. Currently, the approximate cost of the examination and score
report is $560.00.
Additionally, application for licensure in the State of Oklahoma is $100.00.
IMMUNIZATION PROVIDERS
Cleveland County Health Department – Moore Branch
424 S. Eastern
Moore OK
794-1591
Clinic Hours = Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
MMR Vaccine = Bill Insurance
Varicella Injections = Bill Insurance
HEP B Series = $45.00 per injection
DO NOT give PPD’s or draw any titers
First come first serve must take a number – To bill insurance, make sure to bring insurance card
Cleveland County Health Department – Norman Branch
250 12th Avenue N.E.
Norman OK
321-4048
Clinic Hours = Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
MMR = Bill Insurance
Varicella Injections = Bill Insurance
HEP B Series = $45.00 per injection
DO NOT give PPD’s or draw any titers
To bill insurance, make sure to bring insurance card
Norman Regional Hospital-Gloria Moran
901 N. Porter
Norman OK
307-3172
TB Skin Test = $13.00 each
HEP B vaccines= $40.00 each
Varicella Titer = $35.00
HEP B Titer = $31.00
Rubella Titer = $25.00
Rubeola Titer = $45.00
Mumps Titer = $38.00
Flu Shot = $25.00 (changes every season)
By appointment only
Integris Southwest Hospital – Employee Health Clinic
4401 S. Western, OKC 73109
636-7336
Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m. NO TB SKIN TESTS ON THURSDAY!
Integris Baptist Hospital – Employee Health Clinic
3300 N.W. Expressway, Building A Suite 909, OKC 73112
951-2903
Monday through Friday 7:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. NO TB SKIN TESTS ON THURSDAY!
TB Skin Test - $15.00
Hep B shots - $40.00each
Mumps titer - $30.00
Hep B titer - $40.00
Rubella titer – $30.00
Rubeola titer – $30.00
Varicella titer - $30.00
No cash or personal checks!
Pic Med
7919 N. May Ave., OKC, OK 73120 286-4747
M-F 8:30am to 5pm & Saturday’s 10:30am – 2pm
1015 24th Avenue NW, Norman, OK 73069 310-4140
M-F 8:30am to 5pm
Walk Ins Welcome!
TB Skin Test - $20
MMR Titer - $59
Varicella Titer - $40
Hep B Vaccines - $69 each
Hep B Titer - $35
TB SKIN TEST LOCATIONS ONLY
Med-Eval
4001 N. Classen Blvd., Suite 101, OKC 73118 840-2180
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 11a.m. to 2p.m.
NO THURSDAYS
$15.00
Mary Mahoney Health Center
12716 N.E. 36th, OKC 73140
769-3301
Monday-Wednesday 8am – 12pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm
Friday 10am – 12pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm
NO THURSDAYS
$32.67 Cash, Checks, Credit/Debit
V N A Wellness Center
Building Center 3000, STE 109 – 3000 United Founders Blvd, OKC, 73112
848-9530
By Appointment Only!
$20.00
Broadway Clinic
1801 N. Broadway Avenue, OKC 73103
528-1936
Mon., Tues., Wed., 8:30a.m. to 4p.m.
$40.00 Total Fee