Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant program at Western Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution in La Crosse, WI. The program prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in delivering patient care, covering therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation techniques, anatomy, and clinical documentation.

This program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and is one of several health-focused programs at Western Technical College. Related programs at the school include Biomedical Technology/Technician (certificate, two to four years), Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians (certificate, two to four years), Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, one to two years), and Computer Support Specialist at both certificate levels. Graduates are eligible to pursue state licensure and work alongside physical therapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics.