Physical Therapy Assistant

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.