Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) offered at Indian Hills Community College, a public institution located in Ottumwa, Iowa. The program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, assisting in patient rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise programs in clinical settings.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0806, within the allied health and medical assisting services field. Indian Hills Community College also offers programs in Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Laser and Optical Technology/Technician. Students can expect training in therapeutic modalities, exercise techniques, patient communication, anatomy, and clinical practice through supervised fieldwork at affiliated healthcare facilities.