Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Itawamba Community College is a two- to four-year certificate-level program at this public institution in Fulton, MS. Classified under CIP code 51.0806 in the physical therapy field, the program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists to help patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and improve mobility and physical function.

Itawamba Community College offers several related health programs, including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, along with technical programs in manufacturing, electrical work, construction, and HVAC. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, therapeutic exercise, patient care techniques, and clinical internships in outpatient rehabilitation and other physical therapy settings.