Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Lackawanna College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Scranton, PA. The program falls within the health sciences field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care across a range of clinical settings. Lackawanna College is a smaller institution serving the northeastern Pennsylvania region.

Within the physical therapy assistant field, students can expect coursework covering anatomy, therapeutic procedures, and patient rehabilitation techniques. Lackawanna College also offers several related certificate programs, including Occupational Therapist Assistant and Surgical Technology/Technologist in the health sciences area, as well as Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Petroleum Technology/Technician. These options reflect the college's range of vocational and technical certificate offerings for students in the Scranton area.