Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Cumberland, KY. This program is part of the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and trains students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, providing therapeutic exercises and treatments to patients recovering from injuries or managing physical conditions.

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College provides a broad range of health and trades programs. Related programs at the same campus include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Machine Shop Technology/Assistant certificates. Graduates of the Physical Therapy Assistant program are typically eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE-PTA) for state licensure.