Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is offered as a two- to four-year certificate program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, a private nonprofit institution in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The program trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and rehabilitation support.

This program is within the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions field (CIP 51.0806). Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University offers a range of related health programs including Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer at the certificate level, as well as Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Physician Associate/Assistant at the bachelor's level.