Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Lehigh Carbon Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Schnecksville, PA. The program falls within the rehabilitation and therapy field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist physical therapists in delivering patient care across clinical, hospital, and rehabilitation settings.

Lehigh Carbon Community College also offers programs in Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Students in the physical therapy assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, therapeutic exercise, patient assessment support, and clinical procedures, typically combined with hands-on practicum experiences.