Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Pennsylvania Western University is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in California, PA. The program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, with coursework in anatomy, therapeutic exercise, physical rehabilitation techniques, patient care procedures, and clinical practice.

This program falls within the allied health professions field (CIP 51.0806) and is one of several technical and health-related programs at Pennsylvania Western University. Related offerings at the school include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Industrial Production Technologies. Graduates may pursue licensure as physical therapist assistants and work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.