Online Physiotherapy Training Australia (OPTA) is a leading provider of continuing professional development (CPD) for the physiotherapy industry in Australia. OPTA delivers a broad range of clinical videos with convenient online delivery.

We live in a mobile world with numerous conflicting tasks vying for our time. Sometimes it's extremely difficult to get to workshops and conferences. OPTA learning is entirely portable and accessible 24/7. Whether you're travelling for work or pleasure you can log in and top up your CPD.


How it works

Finding relevant CPD activities can be challenging at times. First, there is the geographical challenge - not all activities are conducted near your location. Second, there is the timing challenge - available activities do not always cover the topic of your interest at the time you have available. Third, there is the financial challenge - CPD activities can be costly once you sum up registration fees and logistics required to attend them. These challenges can significantly limit how much professional development you can access each year.

OPTA provides you with on-demand access to a huge range of clinical programs, covering dozens of topics, available from anywhere, 24/7.

With OPTA, you have unlimited, unrestricted access to the largest repository of clinical physiotherapy CPD programs available anywhere in the country. You only pay a single fee (monthly over 12 months or upfront with a discount), and choose whichever programs you want to undertake, at any time. It's the easiest and most cost effective way to undertake CPD and develop your skills.

CPD programs

OPTA delivers continuing professional development via webstreamed videos (supported by presenter notes, leader guides, session transcripts, powerpoints and other resources).

OPTA videos are delivered by leading industry practitioners utilising best practice clinical methods. This means you can learn first-hand from leading experts, without having to travel interstate or paying hundreds of dollars in registration fees. With unlimited replay and easy access to supporting resources, you can watch professionals showcasing evidence-based strategies, new techniques and groundbreaking research to improve health outcomes. Many videos include role-plays and “live” demonstrations of skills - as well as various downloadable resources.

All OPTA CPD programs include a multiple-choice assessment component that can be completed progressively, and submitted at any time. Upon completing assessment you're able to download a Certificate of Attainment that can be used as proof of your CPD undertaking.

Member profile

As an OPTA member you can easily manage your CPD history and records via your tailored, secure (login-only) CPD profile. Through your unique profile you can keep track of all your subscribed programs; download certificates; access tax invoices; update profile information; review what you have learned at any time (even if your membership has lapsed); plus much more.

CPD Hours/Points

Currently, registered physiotherapists, massage therapists and many other health and medical clinicians can earn CPD hours / points by completing Online Physiotherapy Training Australia programs.