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Practical Implications of Generative AI in Physiotherapy

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Orthopaedic Division) on Embodia ยท ~1 h

Overview of generative AI in clinical physiotherapy practice โ€” applications, capabilities, ethical considerations, and building AI literacy skills. Lifetime access with certificate of completion.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$20.00Professional practiceTechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

6 Skills in 6 Weeks: Online Complimentary Course

Canadian Physiotherapy Association & Embodia ยท ~3.5 h

Free CPA/Embodia course covering six essential professional skills every physiotherapist should embody, delivered as short video lessons with quizzes, forums, and a certificate of completion.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkFreeProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

Introduction to Culturally Safe Care for Trans People in Physiotherapy

Canadian Physiotherapy Association on Embodia ยท ~1 h

Helps physiotherapists deliver culturally safe, inclusive care for trans and gender-diverse people using practical examples, clear language guidance, and real-world clinical scenarios.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$20.00EthicsProfessional practiceLink checked 2026-08-04

Pain Education Theory & Practice

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Pain Science Division) on Embodia ยท ~3.5 h

Three-part online course from the CPA Pain Science Division combining pain education theory, clinical conversations, and a patient interview on living with persistent pain. Helps physiotherapists integrate pain science education into everyday practice.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$125.00TechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management (online)

McGill University, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Fully online 15-credit graduate certificate teaching evidence-based, biopsychosocial chronic pain assessment and interdisciplinary management; open to physiotherapists.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidTechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

University of Toronto on Coursera ยท ~12 h

Six-module University of Toronto course on how exercise applies to cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cancer, sports injuries, and arthritis. Free to audit with a paid shareable certificate option.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkFree to auditFree to audit; certificate extraTechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

Exploring the Brain in Pain

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Neurosciences Division) on Embodia ยท ~1 h

On-demand session examining how individual differences in cortical activity before and after pain onset may drive chronic pain, and novel therapeutic approaches that target cortical activity.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$20.00TechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

Parkinson's Disease โ€” Physiotherapist-Led Exercise as a Primary Treatment

Canadian Physiotherapy Association on Embodia ยท ~1 h

Updates physiotherapists on research showing exercise is an effective primary treatment for Parkinson's Disease and the physiotherapist's role as movement specialist. Includes prescribable patient exercises and a certificate of completion.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$35.00TechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

APTEI: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Management

Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) on Embodia ยท ~4 h

Four-hour online course on TMJ anatomy, biomechanics, assessment, and management of hypomobility, hypermobility, and disc displacement, with patient exercises, quizzes, and case studies.

๐Ÿ CanadianDirect course linkPaidCA$149.00TechnicalLink checked 2026-08-04

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Provincial colleges run continuing-competence programs โ€” typically an annual self-assessment, professional-development plan and recorded learning activities, with periodic audits โ€” rather than one national hour count.
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