Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Physical Therapy is a health profession whose primary purpose is the promotion of optimal human health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction.

The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to carry out treatment programs established for patient care.  Upon successful completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, the graduate will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree.

The graduate must then apply to the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and pass a national examination to become licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in North Carolina.