Physical Therapy Assistant
at Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
10
Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,322
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$42,322
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in New York
Benchmark: $35,546 — average of 26 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Herkimer County Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public college in Herkimer, NY. Situated within the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806), the program trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, performing therapeutic exercises, and documenting treatment progress. No tuition or completion rate figures are currently listed for this program.
Herkimer County Community College offers several related programs for students interested in health and technical fields, including the Health/Health Care Administration/Management certificate, the Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate, the Computer Support Specialist certificate, the Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician certificate, and the Quality Control Technology/Technician certificate. The Physical Therapy Assistant program prepares graduates for entry-level positions working under the supervision of physical therapists in clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation environments.
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