Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Lake Superior College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution located in Duluth, MN. The program is part of the physical therapy assisting field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and rehabilitation procedures in clinical, hospital, and long-term care settings.

Lake Superior College offers a range of additional programs including Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Lake Superior College can expect a combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical fieldwork designed to meet the requirements for PTA licensure in Minnesota.