Maricopa Community Colleges

Health Careers : Physical Therapist Assistant
Stock photo of PTA working with a patient
 
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work with Physical Therapists (PTs) in a career that is as diverse as it is rewarding. As a team, PTs and PTAs may help an individual learn to walk again, help a child to regain strength and mobility, or alleviate an athlete’s pain through a variety of treatment techniques.

Work Environment:
Employment is found in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics and private practices.

Licensure/Certification:
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for the certification exam. The test is administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

Program Offerings:
GateWay Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assisting. For more information contact GateWay Program Advisement at 602-286-8600 or visit http://www.gatewaycc.edu/Programs/PhysicalTherapistAssisting/