Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Black Hawk College is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Moline, Illinois. The program falls under the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, assisting with patient rehabilitation, therapeutic exercises, and mobility support in clinical settings.

Black Hawk College offers this physical therapy assistant program alongside a range of other allied health and technical credentials. Related programs at the school include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students in the physical therapy assistant program can expect a curriculum that combines anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic modalities, and supervised clinical practice hours.