Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Central New Mexico Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Albuquerque, NM. The program covers anatomy and physiology, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation procedures, patient communication, and clinical practice, preparing students to assist licensed physical therapists in a variety of healthcare settings.

This program is part of the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares graduates for entry-level physical therapy assistant positions in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. Central New Mexico Community College also offers related programs in Computer and Information Systems Security, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Restaurant and Catering Management, and Architectural Drafting, giving students a range of technical and vocational options at the same campus.