Physical Therapy Assistant

Concorde Career College-San Diego, a private for-profit institution in San Diego, CA, offers a certificate program in Physical Therapy Assistant under CIP code 51.0806. This two-to-four-year certificate prepares students to work under the direction of licensed physical therapists, providing rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, and physical conditions.

At Concorde Career College-San Diego, the Physical Therapy Assistant certificate is offered alongside a Surgical Technology/Technologist certificate, reflecting the school's focus on allied health career training. Students completing this program gain practical clinical skills applicable in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities. Graduates are typically required to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs before practicing in California.