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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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    • I

      Intel

      Introduction to Learning Remotely

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Stress Management, Instructional Design, Organizational Skills, Communication, Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • É

      École Polytechnique

      D'un infini à l'autre

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Research, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

      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, Risk Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Performance Metric, Investment Management, Decision Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Prioritization, Project Management, Economic Development, Public Policies

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      L&T EduTech

      Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation

      Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Transportation Operations, Environmental Monitoring, Estimation, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Nacional de Colombia

      Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions

      Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Critical Thinking, Home Health Care, Complex Problem Solving, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Patient Evaluation, Organizational Skills, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mental Health

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      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, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Cloud Computing, Zero Trust Network Access, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Mobile Security, Hardening, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Authentications

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Physics, Science and Research, Physical Science, Radiation Protection, Emerging Technologies, Radiology, Electronics, Radiography, Innovation, Medical Imaging, Electronic Components

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Change Management, Business Continuity, Organizational Change, Engineering Management, Systems Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Leadership, Governance, Complex Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vulnerability, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IE Business School

      The Basics of Accounting for Assets: Long-Term Assets

      Skills you'll gain: Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Property Accounting, Asset Management, Balance Sheet, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Intellectual Property

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Concreting Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Construction, Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Learning Remotely: Intel
    • D'un infini à l'autre: École Polytechnique
    • Toma de decisiones y gobernanza del riesgo de desastres: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation: L&T EduTech
    • Learning from the experiences of caregivers with chronic conditions: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
    • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Geographical Information Systems - Part 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Cloud Security, Resiliency, and Vulnerability Management: Packt
    • Les deux infinis et nous: École Polytechnique
    • Resilience & Leadership: Design, Development, & Integration: 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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