Build patient support and rehabilitation skills through in-person classes and hands-on labs at our Carson campus, plus supervised externship experience at affiliated sites. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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Develop the foundations needed to assist in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings under professional supervision.
Program overview
Skills you'll master
Training focus
Explore the foundations of supervised patient support and rehabilitation. The topics below summarize areas of learning; consult the school catalog for the official course titles, sequence, and complete diploma requirements.
Classroom requirements must be successfully completed before the externship. Additional homework and class preparation are required. Review the current CHAC School Catalog with Admissions for official course titles, attendance requirements, total program hours, and the credential awarded.
Hands-on training
Career opportunities
Prepare for supervised entry-level support work in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings. Work may involve directed routine treatments under a licensed physical therapist or chiropractor. Settings include hospital departments, chiropractic offices, sports medicine and orthopedic clinics, rehabilitation centers, and extended care facilities.
Career support included
Job titles vary by employer and may require additional licenses or certifications. CHAC provides career assistance but does not guarantee employment.
Tuition & financial aid
CHAC is authorized to offer federal grants and loans to qualified students. Our Financial Aid Office reviews your options with you one-on-one.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Eligibility is determined per student by the Financial Aid Office. Tuition, fees, and total program charges are listed in the current CHAC School Catalog and Enrollment Agreement. Not sure if you qualify? Submit the form and our Financial Aid Office will review your options with you.
Enrollment process
Campus location
Enrollment questions
The full diploma curriculum described in the school catalog includes 800 clock hours over 36 weeks, with 43 academic quarter credits and a 240-hour externship. Ask Admissions to confirm the complete program requirements and credential awarded. Holidays may extend the schedule.
No. All classes and laboratory training are delivered in person at the Carson campus. Externships are completed in person at affiliated sites.
The catalog lists Monday through Thursday day classes from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and evening classes from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Schedules may change; confirm with Admissions. Externship hours depend on the host site and may include other days.
Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent, complete an admissions interview and campus tour, and undergo the required background check. The catalog states that applicants with felony convictions are not accepted into this program. Admissions can explain all requirements.
Entry-level roles include Physical Therapy Aide, Chiropractic Assistant, and Orthopedic Assistant. Employers may have additional requirements. This training does not award a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license. Employment is not guaranteed.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. CHAC offers eligible students access to federal grants and loans and is approved to train eligible veterans. The Financial Aid Office can review individual options.
California Healing Arts College is accredited by ACCSC and approved to operate by BPPE.
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