Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at South University-Virginia Beach is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, VA. The program falls within the physical therapy field (CIP 51.0806) and trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering rehabilitative care and therapeutic interventions to patients.

South University-Virginia Beach also offers programs in Occupational Therapist Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework in kinesiology, therapeutic exercise, patient communication, and supervised clinical hours in rehabilitation and outpatient settings.