Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Mercyhurst University is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in Erie, PA. This program prepares students with the foundational skills needed to work as physical therapy assistants under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, within the broader allied health professions field.

Classified under CIP code 51.0806, the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Mercyhurst University sits within a robust collection of health-related offerings. Related programs at the Erie campus include associate and bachelor's-level Athletic Training/Trainer programs, a Nursing Administration bachelor's degree, a Computer and Information Systems Security bachelor's degree, and a Physician Associate/Assistant bachelor's degree. Students interested in patient care and rehabilitation careers may find these complementary programs useful when exploring their educational options at Mercyhurst.