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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


  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    196 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Massage Therapist

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, General Medicine, Family Medicine, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Care, Pathology, Human Relations Movement

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Child Development, Neurology, Culture, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation

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

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • 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

  • 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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Patient Education And Counseling, Human Musculoskeletal System

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Musculoskeletal Exam: Duke University
  • Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Sports Massage Therapist: Niel Asher Education
  • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
  • Comprehensive Shoulder Rehabilitation: Niel Asher Education
  • Empowering Women's Wellness: Holistic Movement and Mobility: Niel Asher Education
  • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
  • Telehealth: Musculoskeletal Assessment: Duke University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement: Rice University

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