Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Idaho State University is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Pocatello, Idaho. The program falls under the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation procedures.

Within the physical and rehabilitation therapy field, this program provides foundational clinical training aligned with physical therapist assistant practice standards. Idaho State University also offers related certificate programs in areas such as Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology, reflecting the school's broader technical and health sciences curriculum. Students should expect coursework combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience.