Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Central Piedmont Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Charlotte, NC. Within the physical therapy assisting field (CIP 51.0806), the program prepares students to work under the direction of licensed physical therapists, providing therapeutic exercises and treatment procedures to patients recovering from injuries or managing physical conditions.

Central Piedmont Community College pairs this program with a range of allied health credentials including Registered Nursing, Respiratory Care Therapy, Cardiovascular Technology, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Polysomnography, and Emergency Medical Technology. Students may also consider programs in Architectural Engineering Technologies, Culinary Arts, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology, and Cosmetology offered at the Charlotte campus.