Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Albany State University is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Albany, Georgia. The program falls within the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises and treatment procedures.

Albany State University offers several related health-focused programs, including Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect a curriculum combining anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, clinical practice, and supervised fieldwork, with preparation for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs.