ProgramCIP 51.2605

Physical Therapy Technician/Aide

A program that prepares individuals to assist in rehabilitation services under the supervision of physical therapists, and to perform routine functions in support of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Includes instruction in applied kinesiology, basic function of the human body, communication skills, principles and procedures of physical therapy, physical therapy modalities, and professional ethics.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).