Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Mineral Area College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Park Hills, MO. The program falls under CIP code 51.0806 in the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitative treatments.

Mineral Area College offers a variety of health and technical programs alongside this certificate, including Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Carpentry/Carpenter. Students in the PTA program can expect coursework and clinical training in anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic modalities, patient care procedures, and documentation.