Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is offered as a two- to four-year certificate program at Pima Medical Institute-Tucson, a private for-profit institution located in Tucson, AZ. This program trains students in physical therapy support roles, including therapeutic exercise, patient mobility assistance, and working under the direction of licensed physical therapists within a clinical environment.

This program falls under CIP code 51.0806 in the allied health field. Pima Medical Institute-Tucson offers a broad set of related programs, including Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate level, giving students multiple pathways into healthcare careers at the same campus.