Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at CUNY Kingsborough Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Brooklyn, New York. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in providing patient care, including therapeutic exercises, patient education, and treatment documentation in clinical and rehabilitation settings.

This program is part of the physical therapy technology field under CIP code 51.0806. CUNY Kingsborough Community College also offers programs in Restaurant and Culinary Management, Marine Maintenance and Ship Repair Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Surgical Technology, and Registered Nursing. Students can expect a curriculum that combines anatomy, kinesiology, and therapeutic techniques with supervised clinical practice in physical therapy environments.