Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Jefferson College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Hillsboro, MO. The program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, assisting with patient treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation activities in clinical settings.

Jefferson College offers several related programs across health and technical fields. These include Culinary Arts/Chef Training at both certificate levels, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students in the physical therapy assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, therapeutic procedures, and patient communication, combined with supervised clinical practicum hours required for state licensure as a physical therapy assistant.