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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
      L

      Lund University

      Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Radiography, Semiconductors, Radiology, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Medical Imaging, Electrical Engineering, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Laboratory Experience, Science and Research, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      199 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Customer experience strategy (CX), Regulatory Compliance, Capacity Management, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Environmental Issue

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      713 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Converter Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L

      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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      190 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Clinical Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Nutrition Education, Stress Management, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Preventative Care, Biology, Anatomy

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      186 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • 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
      ·
      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Arizona State University

      Battery Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes, Production Process, Thermal Management, Manufacturing Operations, Equipment Design, Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Performance Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Introduction to Quantum Information

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Encryption, Theoretical Computer Science, Cryptography, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Information Technology, Physics, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      121 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Fitness Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Train The Trainer, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, Safety Assurance, Adaptability, Goal Setting, Communication, Anatomy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Chemical Hazards and Process Safety

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Safety Assurance, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis, Safety Training, Engineering Practices, Risk Control, Engineering Analysis, Pollution Prevention, Equipment Design, Environmental Engineering, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      197 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      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
      ·
      332 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Linear Circuits 2: AC Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Power Electronics, Electronic Components, Network Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      761 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
    • Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future: University of Colorado System
    • Converter Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Power System: Generation, Transmission and Protection: L&T EduTech
    • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
    • Battery Technologies: Arizona State University
    • Introduction to Quantum Information: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Understanding Fitness Programming: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Chemical Hazards and Process Safety: University of California, Davis

    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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