Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at South University-Richmond is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution in Glen Allen, VA. The program covers therapeutic exercise, patient mobility support, treatment plan implementation, and the clinical procedures performed under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.

This program is part of the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions field (CIP 51.0806). South University-Richmond also offers related programs including Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physician Associate/Assistant, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Graduates are typically prepared to work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation facilities as physical therapist assistants.