Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Austin Community College District is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Austin, TX. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercise instruction, modality application, patient education, and clinical documentation in rehabilitation settings.

This program falls within the physical therapy assistant field under CIP code 51.0806. Austin Community College District also offers related health programs in Pharmacy Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology, and Radiologic Technology. Graduates are typically eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs upon program completion.