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.

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Care, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Culture, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History, Public Health, Infectious Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Mindfulness, Patient Communication, Exercise Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Pain Management, Active Listening, Rehabilitation, Medication Therapy Management, Sensory Systems Analysis, Physiology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Health Assessment, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Preventative Care, Chronic Diseases, Health Care, Personal Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Personal Development, Care Management, Health Systems, Patient-centered Care, Systems Thinking, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Kinesiology, Safety Assurance, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Health Assessment, Physiology, Coaching, Emergency Response, Goal Setting, Motivational Interviewing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Management, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiography, Diagnostic Tests, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, Oncology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Patient Positioning, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Treatment Planning, Physics, Production Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Patient Education And Counseling, Contraindication, Patient Education and Support, Rehabilitation, Exercise Therapy, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Orthopedics, Medication Therapy Management, Patient Treatment, Athletic Training, Anatomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Patient Positioning, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Mobility Assistance, Pain Management, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Athletic Training, Mechanics, Patient Treatment, Anatomy, Mental Health Therapies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks