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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Polar Peril

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Hydrology, Scientific Methods

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    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality

    Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Production Process, Quality Management Systems, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Biochemistry, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Standard Operating Procedure, Statistical Process Controls, Microbiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Product Testing

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics

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    University of Geneva

    Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, International Relations, Mediation, Arbitration, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Discussion Facilitation, Negotiation, Adjudication, Political Sciences, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Calculus, Electrical Systems, Integral Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Antibiotic Stewardship

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Prescription, Medication Therapy Management, Utilization Management, Hospital Medicine, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Diagnostic Tests, Long Term Care

    4.7
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pest & Disease Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Microbiology, Pathology, Preventative Care, Environmental Monitoring

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Open Source Technology, Informatics, Intellectual Property, Technical Writing

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Architectural Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Construction, Building Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Failure Analysis, Mechanics

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, electromagnetics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation

    4.8
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Polar Peril: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Beer Quality: University of California, Davis
  • Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva
  • Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law: Rice University
  • Antibiotic Stewardship : Stanford University
  • Pest & Disease Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology): Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • L'Art des Structures 2 : treillis, poutres, dalles et cadres: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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