Support Recovery
Nutrition plays a direct role in tissue healing, expediting recovery times and bringing an overall quality of life.
Approved by the American Physical Therapy Association & Accepted by 44 states. Find out your state’s status now
Introduction to Nutrition for Physical Therapists
Build a strong foundation in nutrition through our intro to nutrition course for physical therapists and understand how nutrition directly impacts recovery, rehabilitation, and patient outcomes.
What You’ll Learn in the 4 CEU Course
Designed specifically for PTs and rehabilitation professionals, this course translates nutrition into practical clinical application as a leading physical therapy nutrition course. You will learn:
- Macronutrients, calories, and food groups
- Daily nutrition needs for general populations
- How nutrition supports healing and recovery
- How to communicate nutrition basics to patients
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What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Course
Core Competencies
- Define macronutrients, micronutrients, and daily intake recommendations
- Identify nutrient sources and their role in rehabilitation
- Compare common dietary patterns (Mediterranean, plant-based, standard diets)
- Analyze food labels and guide patient decision-making
- Understand how nutrition influences recovery timelines
A Practical Nutrition Course for Physical Therapy
This 4-hour course is built for PTs, OTs, and Athletic Trainers who want a clear, structured understanding of nutrition. This intro nutrition course is designed to be immediately applicable in patient care without unnecessary complexity and serves as a great foundation to bring this work to your practice.
Course Structure
- 4 CEUs (CEHs)
- Approved and accepted in 44 states
- 100% online and self-paced
- Multimedia format (text, video, guided learning)
- Quizzes and final exam for retention
- Get FREE lifetime access to course updates
Why Nutrition Matters in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Improve Patient Outcomes
Better nutrition understanding leads to more effective care plans.
Build Foundational Knowledge
Establish a baseline for all future nutrition learning with nutrition education for physical therapists.
Enhance Patient Education
Help patients make informed decisions within your scope.
Designed for Rehabilitation Professionals
Dr. Sean Wells, DPT, helps modern clinicians bridge the gap between rehabilitation and nutrition. Boost your knowledge with PT continuing education courses designed for:
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs)
Athletic Trainers (ATs)
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
CEU Approval & State Acceptance
Each course provides 4 CEUs and is approved by the FPTA (Florida Physical Therapy Association), also approved through recognized providers with reciprocal acceptance across most U.S. states.
Important Notes
- Approved for PTs and PTAs in Florida by the FPTA (Florida Physical Therapy Association) part of the APTA
- Accepted in most U.S. states
- California, New Jersey, and New York, these courses are officially approved through our partner provider, please purchase the course directly through our partner’s portal here
- Additional documentation may be required in some states, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia
- Not approved in Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Texas
About the Instructor
Designed for Physical Therapists
Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, developed these courses to bridge a critical gap in rehabilitation: the lack of practical nutrition training for physical therapists.
Through years of clinical and athletic performance experience, Dr. Wells saw firsthand how nutrition accelerates recovery and improves patient outcomes. Recognizing the APTA’s stance that nutrition is within the PT scope of practice, he has become a leader in the field—optimizing healing and patient education through evidence-based dietary integration.
After seeing clinicians struggle to apply these concepts, he created this structured continuing education pathway specifically for rehabilitation professionals.
What Physical Therapy Professionals Are Saying
Real Feedback from Clinicians
“Probably the best certification-level courses I've taken in a decade”
Dr. Erson Religioso, DPT, PT, FAAOMPTModern Manual Therapy“I have wanted to better serve my patients by expanding my knowledge of nutrition and PT and now I have the confidence and educational resources to do just that.”
Sandy M., PT“I have found this course to be a lot of knowledge, informative and immediately applicable to my practice”
Peter P., DPTStart Building Your Nutrition Knowledge
Get started now with your nutrition course for physical therapists or complete all 3 courses to earn 12 CEUs and your CNPT® certification and save $148.
Complete all 3 courses to earn 12 CEUs and your CNPT® certification and save $148.