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Physical Therapy Courses

Physical therapy courses can help you learn anatomy, biomechanics, patient assessment, and rehabilitation techniques. You can build skills in developing treatment plans, using therapeutic modalities, and enhancing patient mobility. Many courses introduce tools such as ultrasound machines, electrical stimulation devices, and exercise equipment, that support implementing effective treatment strategies and tracking patient progress.

Popular Physical Therapy Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Systems Thinking, Neurology

    ★ 4.7 (440) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Teams, Collaboration, Occupational Health, Team Collaboration, Telecommuting, Stress Management, Safety Training, Communication, Productivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Physical Therapy, Stress Management, Exercise Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Kinesiology, Pain Management, Adaptability, Adaptive Equipment, Mental Health Therapies

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Immersify

    The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiography, Diagnostic Tests, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Groundwork Positions for Movement Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Decision Making, Meditation & Breathwork, Orthopedics, Communication, Pain Management, Athletic Training, Adaptability, Coaching, Coordination, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Experimentation

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • T

    Total Seminars

    Physical Security & Identity Management

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Provisioning, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Account Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Security Controls, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Management, Security Awareness, Security Software, Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Event-Driven Programming, Digital Communications, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Florida

    Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physical Stamina, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physiology, Coaching, Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Planning, Human Musculoskeletal System

    ★ 4.9 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, Athletic Training, Clinical Assessment, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Pain Management, Anatomy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical therapy courses

  • Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach: University of Minnesota
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
  • Physical Vitality in a Dynamic Workplace: University of Alberta
  • Yoga Methods for Functional Well-Being: Niel Asher Education
  • The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • The Framework of Movement: Understanding Bones and Muscles: Immersify
  • Groundwork Positions for Movement Restoration: Niel Asher Education
  • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
  • Physical Security & Identity Management: Total Seminars
  • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz

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