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To get started as a physical therapy assistant, you need to complete an associate's degree program from a licensed physical therapy school. Training programs in physical therapy have academic and hands-on components. If you choose to complete your physical therapy assistant degree program online, you will be able to complete the academic half of your schooling from home, then you might have to travel to ensure that you also have the right hands-on training. Physical therapy assistant is a great choice for anyone looking for a well-paying part-time job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that around 30% of all physical therapy assistants work part-time.

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Southern California Health Institute

Since 1996, Southern California Health Institute has been dedicated and committed to helping students achieve their dreams by providing an exceptional education that enables them to become skilled and successful manual therapists.

Programs Offered:

Physical Therapy Aide/Sports Rehab Program
Advanced Professional Massage Therapy Program

Campus Locations:

North Hollywood, CA

Everest College

Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Programs Offered:

Medical General
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
And more...

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California College San Diego

California College San Diego (CCSD) offers degree programs in Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, and Computer Science. Online programs are offered by our affiliated college, Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray.

Programs Offered:

Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties
Bachelor of Science Completion in Health Science (Online)
Bachelor Science in Respiratory Therapy
And more...

Campus Locations:

National City, CA

San Diego, CA

San Marcos, CA

American Career College

American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California.

Programs Offered:

Massage Therapy
Associate of Occupational Science in Respiratory Therapy
Medical Assistant

Campus Locations:

Anaheim, CA

Ontario, CA

Carrington College California

Ready for a rewarding career? Start with a certificate or degree from Carrington College California.

Programs Offered:

AS in Massage Therapy
Cartificate in Massage Therapy
Certificate in Fitness Training
And more...

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Bryan College

Get your career started with training from Bryan College!

Programs Offered:

Advanced Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Advanced Health and Fitness Training

Campus Locations:

Rancho Cordova, CA

Intercoast Colleges

Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges.

Programs Offered:

Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant

Campus Locations:

Riverside, CA

Fairfield, CA

Marinello Schools of Beauty

Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Programs Offered:

Massage Therapy

Campus Locations:

Milan Institute

Prepare for an exciting new career at the Milan Institute.

Programs Offered:

Massage Therapy
Administrative Medical Assistant
Medical Assisting

Campus Locations:

Clovis, CA

Visalia, CA

Indio, CA

Charter College

You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.

Programs Offered:

Diploma - Massage Therapy
AS - Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Assistant
Diploma - Medical Assistant
And more...

Campus Locations:

Lancaster, CA

Canyon Country, CA

Oxnard, CA

International Professional School of Bodywork

Take you career to the next level with International Professional School of Bodywork.

Programs Offered:

The Massage Therapy (MT) Program

Campus Locations:

San Diego, CA

Platt College

Turn your talents into a career at nationally recognized and accredited Platt College.

Programs Offered:

Respiratory Therapy Associate of Science
Medical Assisting
Medical Administrative Specialist

Campus Locations:

Alhambra, CA

Ontario, CA

Riverside, CA

WyoTech

Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Programs Offered:

Medical General
Medical Assistant

Campus Locations:

Long Beach, CA

Kaplan College - KHE

Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Programs Offered:

Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
Diploma: Medical Assistant

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Career Colleges of America

Get your career started with Career Colleges of America.

Programs Offered:

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Medical Assistant

Campus Locations:

South Gate, CA

Gardena, CA

San Bernardino, CA

National Holistic Institute

Train for your massage career at National Holistic Institute.

Programs Offered:

Massage Therapist and Health Educator

Campus Locations:

Heald College

Get the real-world education you need to succeed at Heald College.

Programs Offered:

Medical Assisting
Medical Office Administration

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UEI College

Get the real-world skills you need from UEI College.

Programs Offered:

Medical Assistant

Campus Locations:

Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Programs Offered:

Sport-Exercise Psychology (MA)
Health Care Management (BS)

Campus Locations:

San Bernardino, CA

Orange, CA

Santa Barbara Business College

California is home to beautiful landscapes, a diverse population and countless things to do. Santa Barbara Business College is a California technical school that helps people just like you learn skills for their career. After all, without a good career, it can be difficult to enjoy all the wonderful things California has to offer.

SBBCollege is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For information on graduation rates, median debt of graduates who completed these programs and other important information, visit http://www.sbbcollege.edu/consumerinformation/disclosures.php. SBBCollege offers financial aid to those who qualify.

Programs Offered:

Medical Assisting Diploma
Medical Assisting Associate
Healthcare Administration
And more...

Campus Locations:

Empire College

Prepare for a rewarding career with a quality education from Empire College.

Programs Offered:

Medical Assisting

Campus Locations:

Santa Rosa, CA

Mayfield College

Give your career a boost with an education from Mayfield College.

Programs Offered:

Medical Assistant

Campus Locations:

Cathedral City, CA

Cambridge Junior College

Work toward a new career with Cambridge Junior College.

Programs Offered:

Medical Asssistant
Medical Office Receptionist

Campus Locations:

Sacramento, CA

Yuba City, CA

BioHealth College

Give your career a boost with BioHealth College.

Programs Offered:

Medical Assistant

Campus Locations:

San Jose, CA

California Healing Arts College

Get trained for a rewarding career in massage therapy at California Healing Arts College.

Programs Offered:

Massage Therapist - Master CN650

Campus Locations:

Los Angeles, CA

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Physical therapists employ a variety of treatments to help people who have lost physical mobility through accident or disease. They also work to control pain and limit the damage caused by injury. Treatments may include therapeutic exercise, electro stimulation, and deep tissue massage. This is highly-skilled professional work, and the education and training requirements are correspondingly thorough.

If you aspire to a career as a physical therapist, you will require both to graduate from an accredited degree program and also to pass a licensure examination. Your physical therapist education will start with general science courses such as biology and chemistry. You will then move on to more specialized courses in biomechanics, neuroanatomy, and therapeutic techniques. Accredited colleges must offer degree programs to at least master’s level. Many also offer doctoral-level physical therapy degrees. Your degree program will combine classroom and laboratory work with supervised clinical experience. After you have earned your degree, and your license, you can expect to undertake continuing education. Indeed some States demand this as a condition of licensure.

As a physical therapist you might find yourself administering treatment in a variety of locations. You could work in a hospital or clinic, or the office of another healthcare professional. You might work on a self-employed basis, with your own private practice. Some physical therapists teach in colleges and do scientific research. Physical therapists can expect a high demand for their services in view of the healthcare needs of an aging population.