Physical Therapy Assistant
at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in Mercedita, PR
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
15
Median Earnings (1yr)
$9,318
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$9,318
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in PR
Benchmark: $12,970 — average of 11 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in Mercedita, PR. The program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitative care to patients.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce offers a variety of related programs, including Cardiovascular Technology, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and culinary programs such as Baking and Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect training in rehabilitation techniques, patient communication, therapeutic exercise, and clinical procedures within a health sciences curriculum.
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