Physio Academy Online Courses

Whether you’re a new graduate, an advanced practitioner, a specialist, or somewhere in between; there is a Physio Academy course to suit you. Browse our full offerings below, or filter by interest or career level. If you’re unsure of where to start, take our ‘CPD Self Assessment Quiz to receive a tailored learning pathway recommendation.

Our Online Courses

Choose from our range of learning activities including webinars, online micro-learning modules and blended learning (online and practical courses). All of our courses are eligible for CPD points in NZ.

Courses are designed to better fit in with busy clinician lifestyles by providing:

  • Flexibility to complete courses from home or work in your own time.
  • The most up-to-date clinical skills supported by current evidence.
  • Facilitating the translation of your knowledge into practical skills to help your patients.
  •  Immediate results and feedback on pre- and post-course quizzes.
  • Cutting edge, interactive learning activities using clinical scenarios that consolidate your clinical reasoning.
Learn anywhere, apply everywhere with Physio Academy.
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The Tricky Scapula

Scapula dyskinesis can be ‘tricky’ to treat and some people have persistent pain or shoulder instability despite extensive treatment. Is sensory perception the forgotten link in rehabilitation?

12 months

1 hour

The Shoulder: Theory and Practice Webinar

Hear Jeremy talk about the upcoming book 'The Shoulder: Theory and Practice'

12 months

0.5 hours

Screening: Cervical Spine & Neurological Examination

Upper limb pain can have many causes, and thorough examination of the cervical spine and associated neurology is critical in differentiating cervical spine referred pain and guiding management.

12 months

3 hours

Physiotherapy and Mental Health

In this webinar, Tracey talks about how physiotherapists can help people with physical injuries who struggle with their mental health.

12 months

0.5 hours

Osteoarthritis

Learn about the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis and risk factors for osteoarthritis and how to develop an individualised management programme based on assessment of all biopsychosocial factors.

12 months

1.5 hours

Medical Screening: Body Systems Screening Package

This package includes: Introduction, Health Screening, The Big 3, Rheumatological Conditions and Cancer Screening.

12 months

5 hours

Pharmacology for Physiotherapists

Learn about common medications, their use, potential adverse effects and implications for physiotherapy practice.

10 weeks*

9 hours

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Learn about the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations and medical and physiotherapy management of RA. Includes specific exercise programmes for the hand and upper limb.

12 months

1.5 hours

Osteoporosis

Learn about the pathophysiology, risk of fragility fractures and physiotherapy management including falls risk assessment, balance training, targeted loading, the role of heavy lifting and graded exercise programmes.

12 months

1 hours

Screening: Diagnostic Classification of Shoulder Pain

Having excluded other causes of shoulder pain, we now look at the clinical classification of shoulder conditions to help guide management.

12 months

3 hours

Screening: Shoulder Imaging

The ability to appropriately refer for, and interpret the results of diagnostic imaging investigations is critical in primary health care.

12 months

3 hours

Rheumatology Course

Learn about the pathophysiology and how to recognise, differentiate, investigate, treat and refer people with common rheumatologic conditions.

12 months

10 hours

Connective Tissue Disorders

Learn about connective tissue disorders including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjogren's syndrome, their clinical presentation, investigations and referral indications.

12 months

30 minutes

Screening: Pain and Psychosocial Modifiers

Identifying the type of pain, mechanisms contributing to persistent pain and the influence of psychosocial factors are critical in the diagnostic process, and in selection of appropriate treatment interventions.

12 months

3 hours

Sport And Exercise Webinar Package

Four Sport and Exercise Webinars for NZD $25. Access 12 months │ Learning time 1 hour each │ CPD certificates provided.

12 months

4 hours

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Learn about the pathophysiology, classification and presenting features of JIA in children, relevant investigations, prognosis and onward referral guidelines. A case study of JIA is presented.

12 months

30 minutes

Back Pain Diagnosis: Child's Play! Video

This brief 18 minute video by Dr Mark Laslett is intentionally provocative and presented somewhat tongue-in-cheek.

12 months

0.5

Decision-Making at Pinnacle Events

Listen to Chelsea Lane talk about challenges for the sports physiotherapist and what is your hidden ‘super-power’ when it comes to decision-making in pressure situations.

12 months

1 hour

Back Pain 303: Diagnosis & Treatment of Sacroiliac & Pelvic Girdle Pain

A comprehensive, evidence-informed course covering anatomy, pathomechanics, diagnosis and management of pelvic-girdle and SIJ pain.

12 months

13 hours

Gout

Learn about the clinical presentation of gout, differential diagnosis, investigations and referral criteria.

12 months

30 minutes

Screening: Health Screening

Health screening is important to help identify modifiable lifestyle factors that may help prevent the development of chronic, non-communicable diseases, and to identify patients whose symptoms may be part of a systemic medical condition.

12 months

4 hours

Force Plate Fundamentals for Physiotherapists Webinar

This webinar is an introduction to force plates for physiotherapists with practical examples of force plate analysis of jump performance and clinical applications for rehabilitation in sports and community practice.

12 months

1 hour

Lumbar Spine Webinar Package

Five Lumbar Spine Webinars for just $45. SAVE $45!

12 months

5 hours

Dr Mark Laslett on the Radicular Syndrome

Listen to Dr Mark Laslett talk about Radicular Syndrome with Tom Jesson

12 months

48 Minutes

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