Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at San Diego Mesa College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in San Diego, CA. Classified under CIP code 51.0806 in the allied health professions field, this program prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, assisting patients with therapeutic exercises and rehabilitative procedures.

San Diego Mesa College offers additional health and technical programs including Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic modalities, and supervised clinical practice in rehabilitation settings.