Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program at Delta College, a public college in University Center, MI. This program is part of the physical therapy technology field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care and rehabilitation services.

Delta College offers a variety of related certificate programs, including Welding Technology/Welder, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician, and Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, therapeutic exercise, patient handling, rehabilitation techniques, and clinical internship hours in physical therapy settings.