Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution. The program is part of the allied health field (CIP 51.0806) and trains students to work under the direction of licensed physical therapists, implementing treatment plans to help patients restore movement and manage pain following injury or illness.

Vincennes University also offers related programs in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, and Culinary Arts. Students in the PTA program can expect instruction in kinesiology, therapeutic exercise, and clinical procedures, along with supervised clinical internships in physical therapy practice settings.