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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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    MedCerts

    Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

    Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Urinalysis, Patient Education And Counseling, Geriatrics, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Specimen Collection, Cardiology, Medical Assistance, Patient Preparation, Diagnostic Tests, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Infection Control

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Health Technology, Vital Signs, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Preparation, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Telecommunications, Patient Evaluation, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

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    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Sports Medicine, Mechanics, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Practices, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Human Relations Movement, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Physics Fundamentals: Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Systems Of Measurement, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam

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

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Patient Communication, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Coaching, Communication, Intravenous Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Lower-Body Sports Massage: Functional Treatment

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Treatment Planning, Sports Medicine, Injury Prevention, Clinical Assessment, Athletic Training, Orthopedics, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Treatment, Manual Therapy, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Physical Therapy, General Medicine, Pain Management, Kinesiology, Family Medicine

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Occupational Therapy, Pain Management, Coordination, Neurology, Science and Research, Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Kinesiology, Respiratory Therapy, Pain Management, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Respiration, Patient Observation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Niel Asher Education

    Massage Therapy Treatment for Frozen Shoulder

    Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Rehabilitation, Patient Positioning, Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Therapy, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Clinical Assessment, Physical Therapy, Patient Treatment, Kinesiology, Medication Therapy Management, Athletic Training, Pathology, Anatomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Niel Asher Education

    Clinical Rehab Strategies for Shoulder Dysfunction

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

  • Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting: MedCerts
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam: Duke University
  • Clinical Biomechanics of the Upper and Lower Body: Niel Asher Education
  • Physics Fundamentals: Mechanics: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Neurologic Exam: Duke University
  • Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing: Niel Asher Education
  • Lower-Body Sports Massage: Functional Treatment: Niel Asher Education
  • Principles of Resistance Training and Practical Application: Niel Asher Education
  • Thoracic Mobility: Assessment and Functional Training: Niel Asher Education
  • Massage Therapy Treatment for Frozen Shoulder: Niel Asher Education

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