The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Macomb Community College leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree. Students learn to document patient progress, assist with prescribed exercises, and support physical therapists in helping patients recover from injuries and conditions without surgery. Curriculum covers physiological principles, major muscle groups, skeletal anatomy, joint structure, musculoskeletal movement, and kinesiology. Faculty prepare students for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The program is accredited by CAPTE and follows selective admissions criteria.
Prerequisites: Selective Admissions program — specific testing requirements and/or minimum GPA in prerequisite courses required; see Selective Admissions application packet for details