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.

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition Care Plans, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Human Musculoskeletal System, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Automated External Defibrillator, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Athletic Training, Motivational Skills, Anatomy, Physiology
★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cultural Responsiveness, Patient-centered Care, Personal protective equipment, Patient Communication, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control
★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical Privacy, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Promotion, Insurance, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Insurance Policies, Marketing, Practice Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Promotional Strategies, Business Marketing, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Biology
★ 4.8 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Strategy, Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Prospecting, Client Services, Customer Acquisition Management, Performance Measurement, Customer Relationship Building, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Trustworthiness, Professional Development, Customer Engagement, Exercise Science, Rapport Building
★ 4.1 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Kinesiology, Stress Management, Habit Formation, Respiration, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Pain Management, Coordination, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Neurology
★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Injury Prevention, Physiology, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Communication
★ 4.6 (42) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Pathology, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Physiology, Oncology
★ 4.8 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Health Systems, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Assessment, Basic Patient Care
★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Respiratory Care, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation
★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Assistance, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education and Support, Patient Evaluation, Direct Patient Care, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Communication, Clinical Experience, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Health And Safety Standards, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
★ 4.6 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Calipers, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Anatomy, Estimation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks