Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Western Technical College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution in El Paso, TX. The program trains students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, covering therapeutic exercise, treatment techniques, patient communication, and clinical documentation.

This program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and is one of several health and technical programs at Western Technical College. Related programs at the school include Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate), Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (certificate), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (associates), and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (certificate). Students interested in allied health or technical career pathways will find a range of options at this El Paso institution.