Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a two-to-four-year certificate program offered at Pima Medical Institute-Mesa, a private for-profit institution located in Mesa, AZ. This program is part of the allied health and rehabilitation services field, preparing students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists by assisting with therapeutic exercises, patient mobility, and treatment procedures in clinical settings.

Pima Medical Institute-Mesa offers a range of related healthcare programs including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. This breadth of allied health offerings gives students at the Mesa campus multiple pathways into clinical healthcare careers.