Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a certificate program (2–4 years) offered at Sinclair Community College, a public institution in Dayton, OH. This program is part of the rehabilitation and physical therapy field and trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care and therapeutic interventions.

The program falls under CIP code 51.0806 within the health professions and clinical sciences field. Sinclair Community College offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer Support Specialist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians at both certificate levels. Students can expect coursework in anatomy, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation techniques, patient communication, and clinical practicums in physical therapy settings, preparing them for work alongside licensed physical therapists in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.