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
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Physiology, Pathology, Swallowing Disorders
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies
The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Health, Patient Education and Support, Health Education, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Habit Formation, Motivational Skills, Occupational Health, Overcoming Obstacles
University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Working With Children, Health Equity, Family Support, Exercise Science, Community Development, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Student Support and Services, Health Policy
University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Cyber Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Network Model, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Data Mapping, Differential Equations
University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Treatment Planning, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Contraindication, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Clinical Practices, Patient Evaluation, Health Promotion, Health Policy, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Science and Research, Patient-centered Care, Regulatory Compliance
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Geometry, Trigonometry, Integral Calculus, Algebra
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Evaluation, Health Technology, Patient Positioning, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Patient Treatment, Patient Preparation, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Telecommunications
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Automation, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Power Electronics, Electronics, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Health Technology, Medical Telemetry, Electronic Components, Medical Imaging, Hydraulics
University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Care, Nutrition Education, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition and Diet, Positivity, Habit Formation, Preventative Care, Exercise Science, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Environment and Resource Management, Health Education
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical therapy courses
- Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy: Rice University
- Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties: University of Colorado Boulder
- Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
- Sit Less, Get Active: The University of Edinburgh
- Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation: University of Colorado System
- Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
- Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices: University of Minnesota
- Mastering Statics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University
- Telehealth: Head and Neck Assessment: Duke University
