Application & Selection
PRIOR to Program acceptance
All students interested in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program must complete the steps listed below.
The Selection Process
- 18 students will be admitted each academic year following Selective Admissions Process.
- A clear criminal background check with fingerprinting and drug screening is required prior to final acceptance into the PTA Program. The cost is incurred by the student. Drug screening and criminal background checks may be required throughout the program. Students will be responsible for covering the cost of all program requirements.
- Students with a felony conviction and certain misdemeanors may not be accepted into the PTA Program.
- Immunizations/vaccinations and CPR/First Aid will be required as part of clinical education. Effective Fall 2021, all students enrolled in the program are required to have the COVID-19 vaccination to participate in clinical education.
Please contact the Program Director at pta@midmich.edu with questions.

PTA Information Meeting Video
Please watch the above Informational Video about the PTA Program. When you are finished please take the short quiz regarding the PTA Program. You must complete the quiz prior to applying for admission into the Program.