MCTC PTA Program

Please join in on the fun on Sunday April 26th in Mt Sterling at Easy Walker Park for a Color Walk/Run 3K!!

Support our future Physical Therapist Assistants!

The MCTC Physical Therapist Assistant Student Organization (MCTC PTASO) is
hosting a 3K to raise $4,500 in support of our current PTA Cohort.

This will directly help cover essential academic and professional expenses that every PTA student must complete as part of the program.

These funds will go towards:

• PTA Polos – $29 per student
Students wear their PTA polos at events and during clinical rotations.

• PEAT Exam – $79 per student
A required pre-board academic exam to assess readiness for licensure.

• Scorebuilders Basecamp Software – $89 per student. Mandatory online learning software that supports exam preparation.

• Scorebuilders Academic Exams – $50 per student. Practice exams designed to prepare students for the PEAT exam.

• Scorebuilders In-person Event – $700+ total
A crucial academic review session for board exam preparation.

PTA Pinning Ceremony – $500–$700 total
A special celebration recognizing students’ completion of the PTA program.
(Since PTA students graduate in December, this event replaces the traditional
May graduation ceremony.)

• PTA Lab Kits – $800 total (shared)
Hands-on training equipment used throughout the program.

• Social Events – $300 total
Team-building and networking events that strengthen our PTA community.

Every dollar raised will help reduce the financial burden on students as they work
toward becoming licensed Physical Therapist Assistants.

Your support helps ensure our students can focus on learning, serving patients, and
achieving their professional goals. Thank you for investing in their future!

MCTC PTA Program 3K Run/Walk The MCTC PTA Program 3K Run/Walk is on Sunday April 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 3K Run/Walk, Kid's Dash, and Virtual Runner/Walker.

Check out our pictures from our Run, Walk, & Roll 3K!! Thank you for the amazing pictures Paul and thank you to everyone that participated in our event!!

Run, Walk & Roll 3K Low cost photography in the Lexington, KY area. I specialize in quinceanera, bands, dance, performances, portraits, sports, and events.

Almost to finals week! Last week of PTA 101 practicing for the final!

Our 1st year students are hard at work learning about the importance of gait training! We are so proud of their hard work during their first semester!

Our second year students enjoyed learning from David Escobar MS, PT, OCS, CIDN, Cert DN, Cert SMT, Dip Osteopractic, Cert MSKUS, FAAOMPT about the importance of BPPV and Vestibular Rehab Therapy! We are so grateful for his time!

🌟 Get Ready to GLOW at Our First Annual Twilight Glow Walk/Run! 🌟
Join us for an evening of family fun, glowing vibes, and community support — all while helping our PTA students and individuals in need of mobility devices. 💙

SIGN UP HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/MountSterling/RunWalkRoll3K

📍 Location: Bott’s Nature Park
📫 5650 Indian Mound Dr., Mt. Sterling, KY 40353
🕓 Kids Dash (ages 5–12): Starts at 6:45 PM
🏃 3K Glow Walk/Run: Starts at 7:00 PM
✨ Why You Should Come:
✅ Support our PTA program and give back to the community
✅ A portion of proceeds go to help provide mobility devices
✅ Perfect first race of the season — especially if you're doing a Couch to 5K!
✅ We chose a 3K distance to promote wellness and inclusivity — welcoming participants of all abilities!
🎉 What to Expect:
👟 Kids Dash with prizes!
🏅 Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in the 3K receive medals
🎭 Prizes for:
Best 80s Costume
Most Creative Glow Outfit
Top Race Finishers
🎽 Awesome race T-shirts available!
🌮 Grab food from local faves Taco Truck & The Longer Table — perfect for before or after the race!
💡 Whether you're running, walking, glowing, or cheering — you’ll be making a difference. Let’s light up the trail together and kick off the season with heart and health!
👉 Don’t miss this chance to glow for a cause!

Big thank you to Matt Mattingly, MSPT, CertMDT, CertDN from Legacy PT for coming to speak to our 2nd year students about the “Hand’s On” approach to manual therapy! Our students enjoyed learning a different point of view to apply to their treatments!