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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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      L&T EduTech

      Design of Precast System

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Handling Difficult Conversations

      Skills you'll gain: Composure, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Leadership, Tactfulness, Verbal Communication Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Negotiation, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Council on Foreign Relations

      Climate Change: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environmental Resource Management, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Public Affairs, Scientific Methods, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Pollution Prevention, General Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Construction Techniques and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Equipment Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimating, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Cost Estimation, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Facility Management and Maintenance, Civil Engineering, Engineering Practices, Digital Transformation, Structural Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Drawings, Product Testing, Blueprint Reading, Manufacturing Processes

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Inquiries Into Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, 3D Modeling, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Investigation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Research, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Teradata: Improving Analysis and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Teradata SQL, SQL, Data Store, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      D'un infini à l'autre

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Investment Management, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Financial Analysis, Economic Development, Public Policies

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      신재생 에너지 기술 기초

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Physics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Managing Hybrid Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Virtual Teams, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Collaboration, Leadership, Workforce Management, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Internal Communications, Communication, Adaptability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Statistical Analysis, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Community Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Mitigation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Design of Precast System: L&T EduTech
    • Handling Difficult Conversations: Packt
    • Climate Change: The Basics: Council on Foreign Relations
    • Construction Techniques and Practices: L&T EduTech
    • Inquiries Into Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • Teradata: Improving Analysis and Storage: LearnQuest
    • D'un infini à l'autre: École Polytechnique
    • Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • 신재생 에너지 기술 기초: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing Hybrid Teams: Packt

    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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