Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is a 2-to-4-year certificate program at this public institution located in Ponce, PR. Classified under CIP code 51.0806 in the health professions field, the program prepares students to support licensed physical therapists in clinical and rehabilitation settings.

The University of Puerto Rico at Ponce also offers related programs such as Industrial Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Athletic Training/Trainer, and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework covering patient care techniques, therapeutic procedures, and foundational anatomy relevant to physical rehabilitation support roles.