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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


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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Patch Management, Data Security, Information Systems Security, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Cyber Attacks, Internet Of Things, Mobile Security, Hardening, Personally Identifiable Information, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Vulnerability Management, Data Storage, Operating Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms

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    University of Colorado System

    Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Psychosocial Assessments, Respiratory Care, Clinical Assessment, Caregiving, Pulmonology, Stress Management, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Education and Support, Chronic Diseases, Nursing Practices, Mental Status Examination, Pharmacotherapy, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Pharmacology

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Preparation, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telecommunications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Fundamentals of GIS

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, File Management

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    Stanford University

    Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, European History, Verification And Validation, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Mechanics

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Trigonometry, Engineering, Geometry, Electrical Engineering

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Environmental Issue, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Policy Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Human Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Economics

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    University of Alberta

    Mountains 101

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Accident Prevention, Social Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Life Sciences, Physiology, World History

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Wind Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, High Voltage, Engineering Analysis, Systems Engineering, Materials science, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Structural Analysis, Financial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Failure Analysis, Cost Estimation, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.8
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical therapy courses

  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • IoT Security: Privacy, Software, and Physical Security: CertNexus
  • Easing Physical Symptoms: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore: University of Colorado System
  • Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
  • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mountains 101: University of Alberta

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