Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Long Island City, NY. The program is classified under CIP code 51.0806 in the health professions field and trains students to assist physical therapists in providing patient rehabilitation services, including therapeutic exercises and physical modalities, in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation facilities.

CUNY LaGuardia Community College offers several related programs, including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Students in the physical therapy assistant program can expect instruction in kinesiology, therapeutic procedures, anatomy, and clinical practice components consistent with the physical therapy assistant field.