Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Orangeburg, SC. The program falls within the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises, functional training, and basic patient assessment under supervision.

Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College offers several other programs alongside this credential, including Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Machine Tool Technology, and Medical Radiologic Technology. Students in the physical therapy assistant program can expect a curriculum combining clinical coursework with supervised fieldwork placements in physical therapy settings.