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

Program director Pat Erickson, PT, DPT, presented the scholarship checks to Kaylee Maier (Russell) and Jordan Stanton (Derby)  The recipients will complete the physical therapist assistant program in August 2012.   

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.

Photo:  Colby Community College physical therapist assistant program director Pat Erickson (center) gives scholarship checks provided by AMBUCS of Dodge City to Jordon Stanton and Kaylee Maier.