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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Stiff Shoulder

Includes all Stiff Shoulder lessons in one discounted package. Diagnosis of the stiff shoulder, Frozen shoulder, and Glenohumeral osteoarthritis.

12 months

9 hours

Challenging Conversations for Clinicians

Do you find it difficult to have challenging conversations with patients or staff? Margaret Potter will provide you with a coach-approach to the dialogue and tips for navigating those challenging conversations.

12 months

1 hour

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

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

Acromioclavicular Joint Arthropathy

AC joint instability is a common injury, with varying correlation between symptoms and grade of injury. In this lesson we look at the classification of AC joint instability and how this guides management.

12 months

3 hours

Pharmacology for Physiotherapists

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

10 weeks*

9 hours

The Female Athlete: Special Considerations In Musculoskeletal Injury Management

Kylie Cox presents an overview for Physiotherapists on the special considerations of the female athlete in musculoskeletal injury management.

12 months

1 hour

Post-Professional Education in Physiotherapy: Gaps, Challenges & Future Directions

Hear a panel discussion with Physio Academy instructors and Specialist Physiotherapists on the past, present and future of post-professional physiotherapy education. Are we keeping up with changing healthcare roles and learning needs?

12 months

1 hour

Traumatic Shoulder Instability

Latest evidence relating to the pathomechanics, clinical and imaging diagnosis, referral criteria and rehabilitation of traumatic shoulder instability.

12 months

1 hour

Eccentrics, Concentrics and Isometrics Unpacked

This course is an in-depth look at the mechanical relationships, namely length-tension and force-velocity, that influence mechanotransduction and protein synthesis.

Unlimited

10 hours

Eccentric Loading: Rehab vs Performance Webinar

Join JC in a webinar unpacking the physiology and mechanics of eccentrics and stretch-shorten cycle, and their application to musculotendinous function, assessment and programming for different rehab and performance goals.

12 months

1 hour

Introduction to Rheumatology Red Flags

An introduction to rheumatology for musculoskeletal physiotherapists. Learn the classification and presenting features of common rheumatologic conditions and basic management principles.

12 months

1 hour

Managing High Performance Teams: Kumbaya or Lord of the Flies?

In this webinar, Chelsea talks about Vice President of Athletic Performance and Sports Medicine (Atlanta Hawks) managing high performance physio, S and C and support teams in the NBA.

12 months

0.5 hours

Medical Screening Course

Learn to identify risk factors, symptoms and signs associated with serious medical conditions and understand referral prioritisation.

12 months

10 hours

Full ACL Tear Non-Operative Workshop

Comprehensive look at research comparing surgical vs non-surgical management including assessment and rehabilitation of ACL tears.

12 months

6 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

Telehealth for Physiotherapists Webinar

NZ Government Level 4 alert measures for COVID-19 come into effect on 25th March. Physiotherapists will cease face-to-face consultations and telehealth may become the only way of providing continuity of care.

12 months

1 hour

The Two Big DON'TS in Back Pain Care

We will address the DONTs, focusing mostly on 'Trivializing the Catastrophic' which guidelines tend to encourage. Brief presentations of recent cases seen are used to illustrate failures of routine guideline management. 90 min presentation. Q & A.

12 months

1.5 hours

How to Build A Career Pathway in Physiotherapy

Find out about career opportunities for physiotherapists and how to match professional recertification requirements with your clinical and professional goals to help develop a career plan.

12 months

1 hour

The Role of the Physiotherapist in Concussion

The role of the physiotherapist in the triage & management of concussion - includes pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, cervical spine and the vestibular and oculomotor systems, treatment and management of concussion.

12 months

6 hours

Medical Imaging: Shoulder & Elbow

This self-paced, online learning course provides a grounding in medical diagnostic imaging concepts for the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the shoulder and elbow.

12 months

2 hours

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