Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Guilford Technical Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Jamestown, NC. The program trains students to provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist, including therapeutic exercises, patient mobility support, and rehabilitative care. It falls within the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions field under CIP code 51.0806.

Guilford Technical Community College offers a variety of health and vocational programs. Students interested in allied health at the same institution may also consider the Registered Nursing certificate or the Medical Office Management/Administration certificate. Additional programs at the school include Cosmetology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology. The Physical Therapy Assistant program prepares graduates for the NPTE-PTA licensure examination and employment in outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers in North Carolina.