Physical Therapy Assistant
at Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, VA
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
11
Median Earnings (1yr)
$38,446
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$38,446
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 Virginia
Benchmark: $38,062 — average of 11 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 Wytheville Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Wytheville, VA. The program falls within the health sciences field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to work alongside licensed physical therapists in clinical settings, assisting with patient care and rehabilitation activities.
Within the allied health field, this program fits alongside other health-focused offerings at Wytheville Community College, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Students interested in technical and applied fields may also find related options in Industrial Technology/Technician and Precision Metal Working. The physical therapy assistant field requires hands-on clinical training in addition to coursework covering anatomy, patient care techniques, and therapeutic procedures.
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