Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, GA is a two- to four-year certificate program in the physical therapy field (CIP 51.0806). Lanier Technical College is a public institution, and this program prepares students to work alongside licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and supporting patient rehabilitation across clinical and healthcare settings.

Coursework typically covers anatomy, therapeutic modalities, patient communication, and clinical fieldwork. Other programs available at Lanier Technical College include Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician.