Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Pima Medical Institute-Denver is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Denver, Colorado. This program is situated within the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, implementing treatment plans, and supporting patient rehabilitation.

Pima Medical Institute-Denver offers several other allied health programs at the same campus, including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students in the physical therapy assistant program can expect training in therapeutic exercise, patient mobility techniques, anatomy, and supervised clinical practice leading toward eligibility for the national licensing examination.