Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public university in Carbondale, IL. Classified under CIP 51.0806 in the rehabilitation and therapy field, the program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery, with training in therapeutic exercise, patient handling, and clinical documentation.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale also offers related programs at the same institution, including associate credentials in Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology/Technician, a bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, an associate in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, and a certificate in Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. Graduates of the Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program are prepared to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities.