Ivy Tech Community College offers a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program through its School of Health Sciences, designed to prepare students for entry-level careers working under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. The program combines classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical experiences to teach students how to assist with patient rehabilitation across a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities. Coursework focuses on areas such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems, along with hands-on practice using modern therapeutic equipment and techniques. Students are trained in developing skills in therapeutic exercise, gait training, functional mobility, and patient care procedures to support recovery and improve quality of life.