Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program (2 to 4 years) at Mount Aloysius College is offered by a private nonprofit institution in Cresson, PA. Classified under CIP code 51.0806 in the physical therapy assistant field, this program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient rehabilitation services in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Mount Aloysius College also offers programs in Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing, Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management, among others. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in therapeutic exercise, anatomy, neurological rehabilitation, and supervised clinical education leading toward eligibility for the NPTE-PTA licensure examination.