Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at the University of Indianapolis is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Indianapolis, IN. The program falls within the rehabilitation and therapeutic services field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care.

The University of Indianapolis offers several related health programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (associate degree), Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (associate degree), Health/Health Care Administration/Management (bachelor's), Nursing Administration (bachelor's), and Athletic Training/Trainer (bachelor's). Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect training in therapeutic exercise, patient mobility assistance, treatment documentation, and the ethical and legal standards governing physical therapy practice.