Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at Ivy Tech Community College, a public institution in Indianapolis, IN. This program is part of the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the direction of licensed physical therapists, assisting patients with exercises, mobility training, and rehabilitation procedures in clinical and healthcare settings.

Alongside this program, Ivy Tech Community College offers a variety of other vocational and technical certificates. Related programs at the school include Ironworking/Ironworker, Cloud Computing, Network and System Administration, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. Students completing the Physical Therapy Assistant certificate are prepared to pursue state licensure and entry-level positions in physical rehabilitation.