Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Lane Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Eugene, OR. The program trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, implementing treatment plans, and supporting rehabilitation in clinical environments.

This program falls under the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and is one of several career and technical programs at Lane Community College. Related programs at the school include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects; Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician; and Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework in kinesiology, therapeutic exercise, patient communication, and supervised clinical practice.