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PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Offered by Cerritos College Norwalk, California

Overview

Accreditor CAPTE
Duration 2 years
Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.

Career outlook

Employers hire physical therapist assistants to carry out treatment plans through exercise, manual therapy, and gait training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Getting in

What Cerritos College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam None required

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Cerritos College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

6

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

3

Application basics

1

Experience

2