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 Florida
Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Meditation & Breathwork, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Creative Thinking, Writing
★ 4.7 (1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
★ 4.7 (320) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Clinical Assessment, Mobility Assistance, Athletic Training, Pain Management, Mechanics, Respiration, Education and Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Anatomy, Health And Wellness Coaching
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Compassion, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Communication
★ 4.8 (513) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care
★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, Urinalysis, Geriatrics, Laboratory Testing, Venipuncture, Electocardiography, Pediatrics, Specimen Collection, Patient Education and Support, Medical Laboratory, Cardiology, Child Health, Medical Assistance, Patient Preparation, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Diagnostic Tests, Basic Patient Care, Patient Communication, Infection Control
★ 4.5 (19) · 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
★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Athletic Training, Patient Positioning, Lifting Ability, Kinesiology, Nutrition Care Plans, Injury Prevention, Nutritional Assessment, Rehabilitation, Mobility Assistance, Nutrition and Diet, Manual Therapy, Nutrition Education, Training Programs, Health And Wellness Coaching, Education and Training, Pain Management
★ 4.4 (11) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Coordination, Exercise Therapy, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy
★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Therapy, Lifting Ability, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Health And Wellness Coaching, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Occupational Therapy, Pain Management, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Factors, Exercise Science, Human Factors Engineering, Control Systems, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sensory Systems Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanics, Occupational Health, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation
★ 4.7 (19) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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
★ 4.7 (882) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks