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Prepares the student for employment as a physical therapist assistant. The physical therapist assistant, working under the supervision of a registered physical therapist, assists in the provision of physical therapy services prescribed by a physician, such as electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, thermotherapy, massage, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation activities.

San Diego Mesa College

Physical Therapist Assistant Program website

Physical Therapist Assistant Career Pathway

San Diego Mesa College		University Transfer	Employment
Certificate	Associate in Science
2007 Employment Outlook Holistic Healthcare Practitioners Massage Therapists Occupational Therapists Physical Therapist Assistants Career Options At the completion of the program's curriculum, the job-ready graduate will be able to work safely and effectively under the supervision of a physical therapist. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 North Fairfax, Alexandria, VA., 1-800-999-APTA) and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California. Graduates are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a physical therapist assistant. San Diego Mesa College Career Center EDD Labor Market Occupational Profiles


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