Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at North Idaho College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, providing therapeutic exercises, patient education, and rehabilitative treatments in clinical, hospital, and outpatient settings.

This program is part of the allied health and physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806). North Idaho College also offers related programs including Building Construction Technology/Technician, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Students pursuing this certificate can expect a curriculum integrating anatomy and physiology instruction with clinical practicum experiences in physical therapy environments.