Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Shawnee State University is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Portsmouth, OH. Aligned with CIP code 51.0806 in the health professions field, the program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care across clinical settings.

Shawnee State University also offers related programs including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in anatomy, therapeutic procedures, patient communication, and supervised clinical practice.