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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


  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Integrative Bodywork Techniques for Practitioners

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Positioning, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Patient Communication, Mindfulness, Patient Treatment, Pain Management, Self-Awareness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Family Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Geriatrics, Manual Therapy, Anatomy, Occupational Health, Health Promotion, Human Relations Movement, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Emotional Intelligence, Health Care, Group Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Biology

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Strength and Conditioning: Prehab/Rehab Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Injury Prevention, Mobility Assistance, Exercise Science, Train The Trainer, Physical Stamina, Safety Standards, Neurology, Mechanics, Planning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Health Assessment, Exercise Science, Preventative Care, Health And Wellness Coaching, Overcoming Obstacles, Public Health, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Needs Assessment

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Strength and Conditioning for Injury Prevention and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Lifting Ability, Mobility Assistance, Exercise Therapy, Resilience, Manual Therapy, Pain Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Coordination, Anatomy, Mechanics, Cell Biology, Biology

    ★ 4.7 (16) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Musculoskeletal Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Patient Preparation, Patient Positioning, Patient Coordination, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Primary Care, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Sports Massage for Common Injuries

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Clinical Assessment, Injury Prevention, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Kinesiology, Patient Treatment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Care, Pathology, Human Relations Movement, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Comprehensive Shoulder Mechanics and Treatment Approaches

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Florida

    Healing with the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

    ★ 4.6 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical therapy courses

  • Integrative Bodywork Techniques for Practitioners: Niel Asher Education
  • Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility: Niel Asher Education
  • Strength and Conditioning: Prehab/Rehab Specialist: Niel Asher Education
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Strength and Conditioning for Injury Prevention and Recovery: Niel Asher Education
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Musculoskeletal Exam: Duke University
  • Clinical Sports Massage for Common Injuries: Niel Asher Education
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University

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