Physical Therapy Assistant
at Florida Gateway College in Lake City, FL
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
8
Median Earnings (1yr)
$31,028
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$31,028
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Florida
Benchmark: $33,731 — average of 24 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Florida Gateway College prepares students to work alongside licensed physical therapists in helping patients recover from injuries and manage physical conditions. Florida Gateway College is a public institution located in Lake City, FL. This program is part of the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and covers therapeutic exercise, patient assessment support, rehabilitation techniques, and clinical practice.
Students can expect a combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical hours in rehabilitation and healthcare settings. Florida Gateway College also offers related programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General (certificate), Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, two levels), Welding Technology/Welder (certificate), and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (certificate), reflecting the college's broad range of vocational and allied health training options.
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