Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant is a two- to four-year certificate program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, a public institution in Paducah, KY. This program is part of the rehabilitation and therapy field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists, delivering therapeutic exercises and treatments to patients in clinical settings. Coursework includes anatomy, therapeutic modalities, and supervised clinical practicum hours.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers this physical therapy certificate alongside several other programs. Students at the same campus can also pursue one- to two-year certificates in Animation and Video Graphics, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Drafting and Design Technology, and Carpentry. The college provides a wide range of health sciences and technical training options for students in the Paducah, KY region.