Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at Heartland Community College, a public institution located in Normal, IL. The program falls within the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in patient treatment, exercise instruction, and rehabilitative care at the certificate level.

Heartland Community College offers a range of related programs at the Normal campus, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Industrial Technology/Technician. Physical therapy assistant graduates are prepared for roles in outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and sports medicine facilities, working under the direction of licensed physical therapists.