PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you deal with one of the most important aspects of the human body — movement. You will care for patients, guiding them from physical disability to reach the highest level of physical ability possible. In addition, you will be under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist providing treatments that:

Improve mobility
Improve physical strength and endurance
Restore functional ability in work, play, and daily life
Relieve pain

At Concorde Career Colleges, our objective is to provide you with the medical education and training necessary for you to graduate with the ability to achieve professional success in this exciting healthcare field. Our program is designed to provide you with the skills needed to obtain a rewarding and fulfilling career.

How long is the program?

Students in our Physical Therapist Assistant program earn their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in 20 months.*

*Program length and degree type may vary by campus.

What skills will I learn?

Therapeutic exercise
Functional training
Mobility training
Ambulation training
Activities of daily living
Treatments using ultrasound
Treatments using electrical stimulation
Treatments using massage
Treatments that use heat and cold
Treatments that use traction
Balance and coordination training
Measurement assessment of range of motion and strength

Where can I work?

Inpatient hospital settings
Skilled nursing facilities
Rehabilitation centers
Government hospitals
Convalescent hospitals
Outpatient clinics
Home healthcare companies
Registries

WONDERING ABOUT THE DETAILS?

We know how important information is to planning your education. We are very happy to discuss our current program details with you personally. You can call us anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. You can also click the link below for more information about our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important information. There is even a helpful career video.

If you have questions about Financial Aid, your representative will refer you to our experienced Financial Aid staff, here specifically to help you fund your education.

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Student Learning Outcomes

Link to Program Specifics