Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a certificate program of two to four years offered at the Institute of Technology, a private for-profit institution in Clovis, CA. This program is part of the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists in providing rehabilitative care to patients with physical injuries and mobility impairments.

The Institute of Technology in Clovis also offers related certificate programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. Students in this program can expect clinical and classroom instruction covering therapeutic exercise, patient mobility techniques, anatomy, and documentation practices used in rehabilitation settings.