Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Chesapeake College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Wye Mills, MD. Classified under the health professions and clinical sciences field (CIP 51.0806), the program trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitative care, including therapeutic exercises, patient education, and treatment documentation.

Graduates of this program are prepared to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for physical therapist assistants. Chesapeake College also offers related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) at both certificate levels, along with Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians for students exploring technical fields.