Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at South University-Montgomery is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Montgomery, AL. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, carrying out prescribed treatment plans, and documenting patient progress in clinical rehabilitation environments.

This program falls within the physical therapy technology field (CIP 51.0806). Students at South University-Montgomery may also consider related programs such as Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate and bachelor's levels, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Graduates are prepared to meet academic eligibility requirements for the NPTE-PTA examination and seek employment in rehabilitation clinics and healthcare facilities in Alabama.