CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (2010-11)

Summary of Requirements for Programs Participating in PTCAS

The PTCAS application requires you to report any felony convictions. PT programs may require criminal background checks and/or drug tests in order to verify your eligibility to participate in clinical education, to confirm your eligibility for PT licensure, and to ensure patient safety. You may also be required to report one or more of the following types of records directly to your designated PT programs with details about the judgments or disciplinary action:

Misdemeanor convictions
Arrests for misdemeanors and felonies
Adjudication withheld
Nolo contendere
Plea bargain

If you are convicted of a felony after you e-submit your PTCAS application, you must inform your designated PT programs that an action has occurred.

For information about the PTCAS Centralized Criminal Background Check, visit Background Check instructions.

Institution

Criminal background check required prior to matriculation?

Updated table will be available by July 1, 2010

Disclaimer - This summary information is provided as a service to applicants. APTA, PTCAS, and participating programs strive to maintain accurate and current information on all PTCAS web pages; but are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Admission requirements are subject to change.