Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Conway, South Carolina. Falling under the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions CIP field (51.0806), the program trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in patient rehabilitation, including exercise instruction, modality application, and treatment documentation.

Students can expect coursework and clinical practice covering anatomy, therapeutic procedures, and patient communication. Horry-Georgetown Technical College also offers related programs including Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, and Medical Radiologic Technology — providing a wide range of vocational certificate options at the same campus.