Physical Therapy Assistant
at Miami Dade College in Miami, FL
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
35
Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,914
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$24,914
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Florida
Benchmark: $33,731 — average of 24 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate (2–4 year) at Miami Dade College is a public institution program located in Miami, FL. This program is part of the allied health and rehabilitation services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises, patient education, and treatment documentation.
Alongside the Physical Therapy Assistant certificate, Miami Dade College offers programs in Animation and Interactive Technology, Network and System Administration, Computer and Information Systems Security, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, and Restaurant/Culinary and Catering Management. Students seeking a healthcare career in rehabilitation services will find this program within a large, multi-program public college serving the Miami metropolitan area.
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