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    Learn physical therapy techniques for rehabilitation. Understand exercises, treatments, and patient care for physical injuries and conditions.

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      Packt

      Negotiation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Social Skills, Professionalism, Tactfulness, Adaptability, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Active Listening, Goal Setting, Planning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Managing Conflict

      Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Professionalism, De-escalation Techniques, Accountability, Negotiation, Collaboration, Active Listening, Empathy, Team Management, Assertiveness

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Civil Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Internet Of Things, Data Analysis Software, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Software, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms, Business Modeling, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Circuitos con SPICE: Análisis en el tiempo y la frecuencia

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Network Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Schematic Diagrams, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management

      Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Threat Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Mobile Security, Hardening

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Process Control, Machine Controls, Vibrations, Systems Engineering, Risk Control, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Strategic Communication, Organizational Leadership, Business Continuity, Communication, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Organizational Strategy, Vulnerability Assessments

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Derivatives

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Hazardous Waste Management

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environment Health And Safety, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Environmental Resource Management, Sanitation, Construction Management, Safety Assurance, Pollution Prevention, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Eine Einführung in die Finite Elemente Methode mit SimScale

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Data Validation, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Verification And Validation, Engineering Design Process, Cloud Computing, Scientific Visualization

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      École Polytechnique

      Vers l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical therapy courses

    • Negotiation Skills: Packt
    • Managing Conflict: Packt
    • Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation: L&T EduTech
    • Industrial Optimization: Models & Linear Programming: Northeastern University
    • Circuitos con SPICE: Análisis en el tiempo y la frecuencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
    • Spacecraft Formation Flying and Control Capstone Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Resilience & Leadership: Tools, Methods, & Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Hazardous Waste Management: L&T EduTech

    Frequently Asked Questions about Physical Therapy

    Physical therapy is a medical practice that helps those with injuries, diseases, and other physical limitations move and function better, as well as manage pain, through various treatments. The overall goal of physical therapy is to improve the life of the patient. Reaching that goal may involve the use of exercise, manipulation, manual therapy, electrophysical modalities, devices, and medication. The origins of physical therapy date back to the time of the famous Greek physician Hippocrates, who used hydrotherapy to help people with skin, joint, and muscle problems.‎

    Anyone who is interested in a career in physical therapy and related practices should be interested in helping others better themselves. You should be able to maintain a positive attitude, even through trying circumstances, and you should be an excellent communicator. It's also important to be a keen observer and pay close attention to detail. You'll need to be physically strong as well, since the job sometimes requires you to lift and hold patients who can't stand on their own.‎

    Learning about physical therapy can lead to an exciting career as a physical therapist. Physical therapists who enter this profession can help patients in private offices, hospitals, hospice facilities, nursing homes, home health care, schools, and rehab clinics. They may also open their own practices. Even if you don't want to pursue a career in the field, learning about physical therapy can help you better understand your own body. You'll discover new ways to stay physically healthy.‎

    Most people who study physical therapy become physical therapists. However, there are several other options in this area. You may go on to become an athletic trainer for sports teams or a chiropractor with your own practice. You can become a personal trainer, exercise instructor, or exercise physiologist. Some people who study physical therapy go on to explore other therapeutic careers, such as speech, recreational, or occupational therapy. You can use your education as the basis for a career as a physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, or audiologist too.‎

    Online Physical Therapy courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Physical Therapy skills. Choose from a wide range of Physical Therapy courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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