- Career-Focused Allied Health Education in North Hollywood
Prepare for entry-level opportunities supporting physical therapy and rehabilitation environments through SOCHI’s career-focused Physical Therapy Aide / Sports Rehab program. Build knowledge in anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation procedures while developing practical skills at our North Hollywood campus.
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38 Weeks
Program Training
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Externship Course
Physical therapy and rehabilitation settings depend on trained support staff who understand professional communication, treatment-area preparation, patient support and the fundamentals of movement and rehabilitation. SOCHI’s Physical Therapy Aide / Sports Rehab program combines foundational health sciences with practical, career-focused training.
Study anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic exercise, physical therapy procedures and physical agents used in rehabilitation environments.
Develop practical skills through laboratory, practicum and supervised learning experiences that complement classroom instruction.
Build professional communication, customer-service and workplace skills while preparing for entry-level support roles in rehabilitation-related settings.
Students build a foundation in the structure and movement of the human body while learning how rehabilitation environments operate. Training connects anatomy and kinesiology with therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation procedures, physical agents and professional support skills.
Practical learning helps students develop confidence using the knowledge and procedures taught throughout the program while understanding the role of a Physical Therapy Aide as part of a supervised rehabilitation environment.
SOCHI’s curriculum combines health-science foundations, rehabilitation concepts, practical skills and professional development. The program also includes manual-therapy coursework that supports the broader Sports Rehab curriculum.
The Physical Therapy Aide / Sports Rehab curriculum extends beyond basic aide concepts. Students are introduced to manual-therapy and massage-related coursework as part of the broader program, helping them develop additional knowledge of soft-tissue techniques, movement and recovery-focused practices.
Career preparation should connect classroom learning with practical application. SOCHI’s program incorporates laboratory and practicum components throughout the curriculum and includes a 100-hour externship course.
The externship provides an opportunity to apply professional knowledge and workplace skills in an appropriate real-world setting while completing the program’s required experience.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median annual wage of $35,240 for physical therapist aides in May 2025. Employment of physical therapist aides is projected to grow 4% from 2025 to 2035. Earnings and employment opportunities vary by location, experience, employer, schedule and other factors.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapist aides is projected to grow 4% from 2025 to 2035.
SOCHI supports students as they prepare to enter the workforce. Career Services can provide guidance with career preparation, résumé development, interview skills and job-search strategies. Avoid employment guarantees.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. SOCHI’s Financial Aid team can help eligible students understand available funding options and the financial-aid process.
A Physical Therapy Aide and a Physical Therapist Assistant are different occupations. Physical therapist aides typically perform support activities under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, while Physical Therapist Assistants are involved in direct patient care and typically complete an accredited associate-degree program and meet applicable licensure or certification requirements.
Support responsibilities may include preparing treatment areas and equipment, assisting with patient movement and performing administrative or clerical tasks, depending on the employer and setting.
A separate occupation commonly abbreviated “PTA.” SOCHI’s Physical Therapy Aide / Sports Rehab program is not a Physical Therapist Assistant associate-degree program.
SOCHI is located at 5644 Vineland Ave in North Hollywood, providing a Los Angeles-area option for students interested in Physical Therapy Aide and Sports Rehab training. The hybrid program combines distance-learning coursework with the in-person practical training required by the curriculum.
SOCHI’s North Hollywood location is accessible to students from communities throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including Burbank, Glendale, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Universal City and surrounding neighborhoods.
Physical therapist aides work in settings where physical therapy and rehabilitation services are provided. Actual job duties vary by employer, supervision requirements and workplace policies.
Support the day-to-day operation of environments where physical therapists provide care.
Physical therapist aides may work in hospitals and other healthcare environments where rehabilitation services are provided.
Use the program’s rehabilitation, movement and professional-support foundation when pursuing appropriate entry-level opportunities.
Learn more about SOCHI’s curriculum, hybrid format, practical training, externship and enrollment process.
Physical Therapy Aide Program FAQs.
The program is designed for completion in approximately 38 weeks, or about nine months, subject to schedule and satisfactory academic progress. The 2025 catalog lists 950 total program hours.
SOCHI’s campus is located in North Hollywood, California, serving students throughout Los Angeles and nearby communities. The program uses a hybrid format that combines distance-learning coursework with required in-person training.
No. These are different occupations. Physical Therapist Assistants, often abbreviated PTAs, typically complete an accredited associate-degree program and meet applicable state licensure or certification requirements. SOCHI’s program is a Physical Therapy Aide / Sports Rehab program and is not a Physical Therapist Assistant degree program.
Requirements for aide positions can vary by employer and jurisdiction. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that physical therapist aides typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and receive on-the-job training. SOCHI provides structured career training beyond that typical entry-level requirement. Prospective students should distinguish the SOCHI program credential from licensure or certification requirements for other physical therapy occupations.
Yes. The 2025 SOCHI catalog includes a 100-hour externship course as part of the Physical Therapy Aide / Sports Rehab curriculum.
SOCHI’s Sports Rehab curriculum includes manual-therapy and massage-related subjects alongside physical therapy procedures, therapeutic exercise, anatomy, kinesiology and rehabilitation coursework. These subjects broaden the program’s practical education; they do not make Physical Therapy Aide and Massage Therapist the same occupation.
The 2025 curriculum includes MBLEx preparation coursework. Any public statement about examination eligibility or California massage certification should follow SOCHI’s current catalog and current regulatory documentation.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. SOCHI can provide information about eligibility and the financial-aid process.
