Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Carl Albert State College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Poteau, Oklahoma. The program trains students in the foundational clinical skills needed to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation procedures.

This program falls within the physical therapy assisting field (CIP 51.0806) under allied health education. Carl Albert State College also offers a two- to four-year Physical Therapy Assistant certificate for students seeking a longer pathway, as well as programs in Occupational Safety and Health Technology and Registered Nursing. Students can expect a curriculum that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice in rehabilitation settings.