Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Hazard Community and Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate credential offered by this public institution in Hazard, KY. Classified under CIP code 51.0806, the program falls within the physical therapy technology field and prepares students to work alongside licensed physical therapists in rehabilitative care settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Students can expect training in therapeutic exercise, patient mobility, rehabilitation techniques, and clinical documentation under physical therapist supervision. Hazard Community and Technical College also offers programs in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician — reflecting the institution's broad mix of health sciences and skilled trades education in eastern Kentucky.