Physical Therapy Assistant

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, a public institution in Dothan, AL, offers a two-to-four year certificate in Physical Therapy Assistant. This program in the health sciences field (CIP 51.0806) trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation procedures.

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate is part of a broad vocational and health program lineup at Wallace Community College-Dothan that includes Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology, Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Automotive Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, and Electrician. Students can expect clinical practicums alongside coursework in anatomy, therapeutic modalities, and patient care documentation.