LCCC PTA Program Application - Resume & Cover Letter Templates & Rubrics - Version 06.25.2024

Sep 13, 2026

LCCC PTA program application guide providing skills-based functional resume instructions, recommended sections, and detailed template components for building a student-ready CV. Includes step-by-step guidance on resume layout—contact information, skills grouping, experience summaries, education, and certifications/training—plus optional sections. Also supplies cover letter instructions with structure requirements, including a personal introduction, an observation reflection paragraph, an interests and skills paragraph, and a professional closing with sign-off and contact details.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions for Creating a Skills-Based Functional Resume

Sections of Skills-Based Resume

Functional Resume Template

Contact Information

Profile

Skills

Experience

Education

Certifications & Training

Instructions for Creating a Cover Letter

Contact Information and Salutation

Opening Paragraph

Body Paragraphs

Closing Paragraph & Sign-off

Cover Letter Template

LCCC PTA Program Application: Resume & Cover Letter Templates & Rubrics Version 06.25.2024 Instructions for Creating a Skills-Based Functional Resume Skills-based (“functional”) resumes emphasize your accomplishments and qualifications rather than where, or when, you’ve worked. This slightly different resume format groups all of your achievements in one section and moves the list of previous employment to the bottom. Generally, skills-based resumes are recommended for students with less “realworld” experiences, of professionals who are changing careers or re-entering the workforce after a period of time. In your LCCC Physical Therapist Assistant application, you can use any format you prefer; however, the following has been provided as a guide. Sections of Skills-Based Resume: 1. Contact Information: • At the top of the resume, include your full name, phone number, email address, and home address. 2. Skills Section: • This is the most important part of your resume. List relevant skills in bullet points or short phrases. These are skills and accomplishments earned in previous programs, positions, or through volunteering. By grouping them under subheadings, you are able to emphasize accomplishments, skills and qualifications, instead of focusing on dates. For example: 3. Professional & Volunteer Experience: • Include a bulleted list of your work experiences, which can also include volunteer experiences. This section does not need to detail the tasks performed in each job (that’s completed earlier in a skills-based functional resume) but should provide a summary of relevant roles. 4. Education: • List your educational background, including the names of institutions, degrees earned, and graduation dates. 5. Certifications and Training: • Include any relevant certifications or training you have completed. For example: o CPR and BLS Certification, American Heart Association, November 2023 o Completed training in HIPAA compliance, Local Hospital, January 2022 6. Additional Sections: • If applicable, you can include sections like Languages, Interests, or Awards and Honors. LCCC PTA Program Application: Resume & Cover Letter Templates & Rubrics Version 06.25.2024 Functional Resume Template First Name Last Name Full Address, City, WY | (716) [555-0100 | email @student.lccc.wy.edu |](555-0100 | email @student.lccc.wy.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/you)[ ](555-0100 | email @student.lccc.wy.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/you)[www.linkedin.com/in/you](555-0100 | email @student.lccc.wy.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/you) (optional) Profile Write a brief statement (2-3 sentences) summarizing your career goals and what you hope to achieve in the physical therapist assistant program. Skills: [Example] Patient Care Skills: • Experience assisting patients or other HCP as a volunteer or employee • Experience with helping family members, etc. [Example] Interpersonal Skills: • Effective communication with patients and healthcare team • Empathy and patient support [Example] Academic Skills • Discuss grades earned, experience helping or tutoring others etc. [Example] Leadership Skills • Discuss roles, participation, and outcomes within a team *Other suggested skill sections include: Communication, Collaboration & Teamwork, Organization, Healthcare Experience, etc. Experience: • Job Title, Company, Month Year [Start] -Present • Job Title, Organization, Month Year [Start] – Month Year [End] • Volunteer Position, Organization, Dates Education • College Degree, Subject, College Name, Graduation Year • High School Diploma, High School Name, Graduation Year Certifications & Training • Certification Name, Organization, Date Earned LCCC PTA Program Application: Resume & Cover Letter Templates & Rubrics Version 06.25.2024 Instructions for Creating a Cover Letter 1. Contact Information: • Include your contact information at the top, followed by the date and the contact information

FAQs

What is a skills-based (functional) resume, and why is it recommended for some applicants?

A skills-based resume emphasizes accomplishments and qualifications instead of where or when someone worked. It is recommended for students with less real-world experience and for career changers or those returning to the workforce after a break.

What sections should be included in a skills-based resume for the LCCC PTA application?

Include contact information, a skills section with relevant bullets or short phrases, professional and volunteer experience, education, and certifications and training. Optional sections may include languages, interests, or awards and honors.

What paragraphs and content are required in the LCCC PTA cover letter?

The cover letter should include a brief introduction stating program interest, an observation reflection paragraph describing something observed with a patient, a second paragraph highlighting interests and skills as a strong candidate, and a closing with enthusiasm, enclosed resume mention, and professional sign-off.

Sep 13, 2026

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