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.

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Empathy, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Patient Education and Support, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies, Emotional Intelligence, Patient Evaluation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Patient Evaluation, Patient Advocacy, Active Listening, Compassion, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Health Assessment, Psychiatric Assessments, Clinical Assessment, Care Coordination, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Niel Asher Education
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

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Patient Positioning, Exercise Therapy, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication, Patient Treatment, Patient Education And Counseling, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Orthopedics, Medication Therapy Management, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Mental Health Therapies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Personal Development, Empathy, Optimism, Mindfulness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Curiosity, Stress Management, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
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
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Kinesiology, Stress Management, Physical Therapy, Respiration, Self-Awareness, Pain Management, Coordination, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks