Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Herzing University-Orlando is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in Winter Park, FL. The program prepares students to work under the direction of licensed physical therapists, assisting in patient rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise programs.

This program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and is one of several health-related certificate programs at Herzing University-Orlando. Related programs at the school include Medical Office Management/Administration, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. The curriculum typically covers anatomy, therapeutic techniques, patient communication, and clinical internship experiences in rehabilitation settings.