Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program at Stark State College, a public institution located in North Canton, Ohio. Classified under CIP code 51.0806, this program prepares students to work alongside licensed physical therapists in providing rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injuries or managing physical disabilities.

Coursework typically includes anatomy, therapeutic procedures, patient communication, and supervised clinical experience in the physical therapy field. Stark State College also offers related certificate programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, and Industrial Technology/Technician, supporting a diverse array of technical and healthcare career pathways at the North Canton campus.