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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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    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Geneva

      Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Risk Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Automated External Defibrillator, Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Physical Therapy, Orthopedics, Self-Motivation, Injury Prevention, Motivational Skills, Anatomy, Goal Setting, Respiration, Stress Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Minnesota

      Acupressure

      Skills you'll gain: Contraindication, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Stress Management, Patient Positioning, Clinical Experience, Patient Evaluation, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Sensitivity, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Electrical Substation, Electrical Equipment, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Safety, Plant Operations and Management, High Voltage, Applied Mathematics, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Low Voltage, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab, Three-Phase

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Major Engineering Project Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Performance Measurement, Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Scheduling, Analysis, Forecasting, Research, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      942 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Verification And Validation, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Systems, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      857 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University at Buffalo

      Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, HVAC, Building Design, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Safety, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      702 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      943 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Laboratory Equipment, Electrical Wiring, Design Specifications, Debugging, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Management, Data Processing, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Big Data, Chemical Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Innovation, Probability & Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Sapienza University of Rome

      The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, Art History, European History, World History, Research, Investigation, Social Sciences, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Data Collection

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      317 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
    • NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Exam Preparation: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Acupressure: University of Minnesota
    • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
    • Major Engineering Project Performance: University of Leeds
    • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
    • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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