Physical Therapy Assistant
at Polk State College in Winter Haven, FL
Program Details
Duration
40/80
Completers
5
Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,429
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$34,429
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Florida
Benchmark: $33,731 — average of 24 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
Additional Costs
Total Program Cost
$12,000
About This Program
The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Polk State College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Winter Haven, FL. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercises, modality application, and patient education under supervision.
This program falls under the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0806). Polk State College also offers programs in Cardiovascular Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Respiratory Care, Radiologic Technology, Registered Nursing, and Occupational Therapy Assistant. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect a curriculum that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical experiences in rehabilitation settings.
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