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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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    • B

      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Cambio climático en empresas de agua y saneamiento

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Sanitation, Water Resources, Mitigation, Environmental Management Systems, Risk Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Project Finance, Corporate Sustainability, Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Formwork Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Architectural Drawing, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Safety Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New
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      L&T EduTech

      Geotechnical Foundation Design

      Skills you'll gain: Building Codes, Construction, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Construction Engineering, Geostatistics, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Experimentation, Research Reports, Engineering Practices, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Structural Analysis, Failure Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      P

      Packt

      Security Fundamentals and Identity Management

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Controls, User Accounts, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Bridge Infrastructure Design

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Calculations, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Engineering Analysis, Building Codes, Engineering Practices, Construction Inspection, Conceptual Design, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Finite Element Methods, Continuous Monitoring, Hydraulics, Failure Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Pandas (Python Package), Verification And Validation, Unsupervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Manipulation, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis

      2.1
      Rating, 2.1 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification

      Skills you'll gain: Probability, Bayesian Statistics, Probability Distribution, Risk Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Reliability, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science, Information Architecture

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Supply And Demand, Network Analysis, Network Model, Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Intro to the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Social Studies, Water Resources, World History, Research, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Nanophotonics and Detectors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics, Display Devices, Laboratory Equipment, Physics

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Particle Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Cambio climático en empresas de agua y saneamiento: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Formwork Systems: L&T EduTech
    • Geotechnical Foundation Design: L&T EduTech
    • Security Fundamentals and Identity Management: Packt
    • Bridge Infrastructure Design: L&T EduTech
    • Capstone Project: Advanced AI for Drug Discovery: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to Uncertainty Quantification: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • ¿Cómo viajamos por la ciudad? Asignación y equilibrio en redes de transporte.: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Intro to the Arctic: 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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