Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Springfield Technical Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Springfield, Massachusetts. The program trains students to support licensed physical therapists in patient evaluation and treatment within the health professions and related clinical sciences field under CIP code 51.0806.

Springfield Technical Community College also offers programs in Recording Arts Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Civil Engineering Technologies, and Laser and Optical Technology. Students in the physical therapy assistant program can expect a curriculum combining classroom instruction with clinical fieldwork, covering therapeutic modalities, anatomy, patient communication, and documentation, preparing them for employment in rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.