Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Southern Adventist University is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Collegedale, Tennessee. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in providing patient rehabilitation and therapeutic care.

This program falls within the allied health and medical assisting services field under CIP code 51.0806. Southern Adventist University also offers related programs including a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse associate degree, a Health/Health Care Administration/Management associate degree, a Building/Property Maintenance certificate, and a Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associate degree. Students can expect training in therapeutic exercises, patient mobility assistance, rehabilitation techniques, and documentation practices used in physical therapy settings.