PTA Students receive scholarships

The American Business Club (AMBUCS) in Dodge City has awarded three scholarships to Colby Community College physical therapist assistant students.

Program director Pat Erickson, P.T., D.P.T., presented the scholarship checks to Emily Stewart (Washington, Kan.), Brandi Solze (Dighton) and Rachel Spare (St. John). The recipients will complete the physical therapist assistant program in August 2008.

Physical therapist assistants are a key member of the health care team, specially trained to work under the supervision of a physical therapist. PTA’s are employed in hospitals, clinics, private offices, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and schools for disabled children.

Upon completion of the program at CCC, students receive an Associate in Applied Science degree and are qualified to take the state certification examination.

The freshman year is open to all students and consists of prerequisite courses. Admission to the sophomore year is limited to 24 students. Applications are available in February and are due in mid-March.

Erickson is the director of the CCC program. She is assisted by Kathy Robert, P.T.A.