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.

Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Respiration, Nursing Process, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Terminology, Health Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Care, Nursing and Patient Care, Physiology, Health Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Public Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Surgical Nursing, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Infection Control, Emergency Response
★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Biology
★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Neurology
★ 4.9 (109) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Basic Patient Care, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Anatomy, Pathology, Direct Patient Care, Professionalism, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Personal protective equipment, Vital Signs, Hand Hygiene, Patient Safety, Personal Care, Patient Positioning, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Pain Management, Infection Control
★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Health And Wellness Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Medical History Documentation, Medical Privacy, Workplace inclusivity, Health Equity, Legal Risk, Diversity and Inclusion, Record Keeping, Health Information Management, Crisis Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Insurance, Emergency Response, Professionalism, Client Services, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Practice Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Respiration, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Research, Science and Research, Cardiology, General Science and Research, Immunology, Biology, Meditation & Breathwork, Cell Biology, Nephrology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Endocrinology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology
★ 4.8 (540) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Child Health, General Surgery, Urology, Physiology, Orthopedics, Childbirth, Maternal Health, Endocrinology, Kinesiology, Neurology, Capillary, Pathology, Hemodynamics, Sensory Systems Analysis, Cell Biology
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months