Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a certificate program (2–4 years) at Essex County College, a public institution in Newark, NJ. Classified under CIP code 51.0806 in the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions field, the program trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, performing therapeutic exercises, and documenting treatment outcomes.

Essex County College offers a range of allied health and technical programs alongside this certificate, including Registered Nursing, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Network and System Administration. The urban Newark campus provides access to a variety of clinical and technical learning environments for students pursuing health careers.