Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Brigham Young University-Idaho is offered by a private nonprofit institution located in Rexburg, ID. This two-to-four-year certificate falls within the physical therapy assisting field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to deliver rehabilitative care to patients with movement disorders, injuries, and chronic conditions.

Brigham Young University-Idaho offers a range of related programs including Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in therapeutic exercise, patient mobility, treatment documentation, and supervised clinical practice in rehabilitation settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities.