Physical Therapy Assistant
at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, IA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
12
Median Earnings (1yr)
$37,483
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$37,483
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Iowa
Benchmark: $37,782 — average of 6 comparable programs
National median wage — Medical Assisting
$42,000
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Medical Assisting
+13%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Western Iowa Tech Community College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Sioux City, IA. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, including therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and rehabilitation techniques in clinical settings.
This program falls within the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions field (CIP 51.0806). Western Iowa Tech offers a range of other health-related programs, including Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Additional programs at the school span trades and technology fields, including Electrician and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Students completing this program may pursue employment in physical therapy clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers.
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