Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Athens Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Athens, GA. Under CIP code 51.0806, the program falls within the physical therapy support field and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, implementing treatment plans, and documenting patient progress in clinical environments.

Athens Technical College also offers certificate programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Electrician at both certificate levels, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect training in therapeutic exercise, patient mobility assistance, modalities application, and clinical documentation used in outpatient, hospital, and rehabilitation settings.