Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Pearl River Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Poplarville, MS. The program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists in clinical rehabilitation and patient care settings.

Pearl River Community College offers a range of allied health programs, including Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Surgical Technology, and Occupational Therapist Assistant. Other programs at the college include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology, and Barbering. Students in this program can expect coursework in therapeutic exercise, anatomy, patient assessment, modalities, and clinical internship experiences.