Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at St. Petersburg College is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public college in St. Petersburg, FL. Within the allied health professions field (CIP 51.0806), the program prepares students to work alongside licensed physical therapists in providing patient care and rehabilitation services.

St. Petersburg College offers several related programs that complement this credential, including Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General at the certificate level, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the associate level. Students can expect training in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment support, and clinical practice.