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CIP PROGRAM: 51.0806
Physical Therapy Assistant.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, behavioral sciences, biomechanics, clinical documentation, clinical pathology, communication, exercise physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, and professional standards and ethics.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 7223 54 -
2021 5625 42 1
2022 7108 57 -
2023 6171 90 -
2024 5655 89 -
Change -14.56% +66.67% -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
51.08 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
51.0801 Medical/Clinical Assistant.
51.0802 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.
51.0803 Occupational Therapist Assistant.
51.0805 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
51.0806 Physical Therapy Assistant.
51.0808 Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
51.0809 Anesthesiologist Assistant.
51.0810 Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
51.0811 Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
51.0812 Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
51.0813 Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.
51.0814 Radiologist Assistant.
51.0815 Lactation Consultant.
51.0816 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
51.0817 Reserved.
51.0899 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Physical Therapy Assistant.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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