Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Genesee Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Batavia, New York. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitation services to patients recovering from injury or illness.

This program falls within the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions field (CIP 51.0806). Genesee Community College also offers related programs, including Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. Students can expect training in therapeutic modalities, patient exercise programs, rehabilitation documentation, and supervised clinical practice.