Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a 2-to-4-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Chicago, IL. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitative care, including therapeutic exercises and treatments, to patients in clinical and institutional settings.

This program falls within the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions field (CIP 51.0806). Malcolm X College also offers certificate programs in Health Information/Medical Records Administration, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Surgical Technology/Technologist. Students at this Chicago campus have access to a broad selection of allied health credential programs.