clinical Program
Physical Therapy Aide
Support patients in rehabilitation by providing encouragement and assisting with therapy tasks.
8–12 weeks · Hybrid · Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC)
Duration
8–12 weeks
Schedule
Day & Evening
Learning Format
Hybrid
Certification
Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC)
Overview
Your path into healthcare.
Physical Therapy Technicians/Aides support patients in rehabilitation by providing encouragement, monitoring exercise programs, and assisting with basic therapy tasks. They are instrumental in helping patients recover strength, function, and independence.
What you'll learn
- Patient Transfers
- Mobility Assistance
- Exercise Programs
- Therapy Equipment
- Fall Prevention
- Patient Motivation
Curriculum
How the program is structured.
How rehabilitation works and the aide's role within the therapy team.
Gait belts, wheelchairs, walkers, and moving patients safely.
Setting up exercise programs, hot/cold packs, and supporting therapist-led treatments.
Equipment cleaning, fall prevention, and safe therapy environments.
Motivating patients through recovery and reporting progress to therapists.
Scope of practice, confidentiality, and professional conduct in patient care.
Hands-On Training
Learn by doing.
Every skill in this program is practiced on real clinical equipment in our lab — not just read about in a textbook. By the time you sit your certification exam, the procedures already feel familiar.
Certification
Graduate ready to certify.
Coursework is built directly around the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC) exam blueprint, administered by AMCA. Structured review sessions run throughout the program, not just at the end.
- Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC)
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Exam offered on campus
Pearson VUE
Authorized on-campus testing site.
NGHI Prep
Your training continues beyond the classroom.
AI Tutor
NGHI Prep AI
Mock Exams
Your mock score
43 / 50
Flashcards
Video Lessons
EKG Lead Placement
Module 3 · EKG Technician
Readiness Score
This week
Why NextGen
Why train here.
[01]
Hands-On Training
- Real clinical equipment from week one
- Small class sizes, hands-on labs
- Supervised clinical externship
[02]
Industry Instructors
- Lead instructors still work in the field they teach
- Small student-to-instructor ratios
[03]
Certification Preparation
- AMCA-accredited curriculum
- Coursework built around your exam blueprint
- Pearson VUE testing site
[04]
Career Support
- Job search and placement assistance
- 30+ years training Texans for healthcare careers
Get Started
Schedule & admissions.
Schedule
Choose a schedule that fits.
Admissions
What you'll need to enroll.
- 18 years or older on your program's start date
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Brief admissions interview with an advisor
- Background check and health screening before your clinical externship
Student Experience
“Helping someone take their first steps after surgery is the best part of my day — the program got me there fast.”
Physical Therapy Aide Graduate
Questions
Frequently asked questions
8–12 weeks, depending on the track you choose.
This program is hybrid — a mix of on-campus labs and online coursework.
No prior healthcare experience is required — this program is built for career-changers starting from scratch.
You'll prepare for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC), administered by AMCA.
We don't guarantee job placement, but advisors provide job search and placement support after graduation, and graduate employment rates run around 95%+.
Yes — payment plans are available for students who qualify, alongside Pell Grants and federal loans.
The next cohort starts October 15, 2026.