Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Missouri Western State University is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Saint Joseph, MO. The program is classified under CIP code 51.0806 in the health professions field and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, covering therapeutic exercise, patient mobility, documentation, and clinical procedures.

Missouri Western State University offers several complementary programs in health and technical fields, including Nursing Administration at the bachelor's level and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician at both the certificate and associate levels. Students can also explore programs in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician at the associate level, giving students in Saint Joseph a range of career-focused educational pathways.