Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Kent State University at Ashtabula is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Ashtabula, OH. The program trains students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, providing therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation services to patients recovering from injury or illness within the physical therapy field.

Classified under CIP code 51.0806, this program is part of the health professions area of study. Kent State Ashtabula also offers related programs including Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Support Specialist, and Occupational Therapist Assistant. Students can expect coursework in anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic procedures, and supervised clinical placements in rehabilitation settings.