The Anatomy and Physiology for Beginners course is an online course designed to fit around your lifestyle. You can choose to study when and where you want, even studying from the comfort of your own home. It is a must for all Therapists and Health Professionals but is also available to beginners with a general interest in the human body. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology, function and pathology (diseases and/or disorders) of each area in the body.

The Anatomy and Physiology course covers:

  • The Cell
  • Skin
  • The Circulatory System
  • The Digestive System
  • The Endocrine System
  • The Immune System
  • The Lymphatic System
  • The Muscular System
  • The Nervous System
  • The Respiratory System
  • The Skeletal System
  • The Urinary System
  • The Reproductive System

Distance Learning Accredited Course

This course is professionally recognised, accredited and/or insurable by the following professional bodies: FHT and INHA.

Personal Tutor

You will be assigned a personal tutor to help you with your work and any questions you may have. Your tutor will be a fully qualified Therapist and on board to help you every step of the way.

How the Course Works

The Anatomy and Physiology for Beginners - Online Course will allow you to study at your own pace in your own home. You can start it in your own time and complete what you can when you have the time. You will have a year to finish the course and even if you don't finish it in that time, arrangements can be made. There are 13 lessons you need to complete. Each lesson involves some reading and watching a video. Once you have completed the final lesson, you can take the final multiple choice exam.

Beth Cook, a leading Health and Well-Being Expert and Therapist wrote the course with the student in mind. It is packed with information and videos to ensure you are learning every step of the way. It is essential that you complete lesson 1 (including the test) before you move onto lesson 2 and so on. Beth will be checking your online progress throughout the course.

Course Material Includes:

  • The Anatomy and Physiology course lessons
  • Video clips
  • Multiple choice exam
  • An easy to follow guide on how to complete your course
  • A free booklet on home study tips
  • Supplementary information to further your reading and understanding of the subject

The course will be yours to start in your own time and remember if you have any questions your tutor can be contacted for help.

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Course Timeline:
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: WHAT IS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY?, INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, WHAT IS ANATOMY?, WHAT IS PHYSIOLOGY?, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, LEVELS OF ORGANISATION IN THE HUMAN BODY, WHY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ARE IMPORTANT, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMICAL LANGUAGE, WHAT IS ANATOMICAL POSITION?, WHY ANATOMICAL POSITION IS IMPORTANT, INTRODUCTION TO DIRECTIONAL TERMS, SUPERIOR AND INFERIOR, ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR, MEDIAL AND LATERAL, PROXIMAL AND DISTAL, SUPERFICIAL AND DEEP, USING DIRECTIONAL TERMS TOGETHER, COMMON BEGINNER MISTAKES TO AVOID, WHY DIRECTIONAL TERMS MATTER IN PRACTICE
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF A CELL, THE FUNCTION OF A CELL, THE CELL CYCLE, HISTOLOGY, TYPES OF TISSUE WITHIN THE HUMAN BODY, MEMBRANES
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM, THE AXIAL AND APPENDICULAR SKELETON, TYPES OF BONE, THE FUNCTION OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM, TYPES OF MUSCLE, THE FUNCTION OF THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, THE FUNCTION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM, THE FUNCTION OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, THE FUNCTION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, THE FUNCTION OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE URINARY SYSTEM, THE FUNCTION OF THE URINARY SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, THE FUNCTION OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE ANATOMY OF THE SKIN, FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN
THIS LESSON INCLUDES: THE BODY AS AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM, LEVELS OF ORGANISATION IN THE HUMAN BODY, THE ROLE OF BODY SYSTEMS WORKING TOGETHER, HOMEOSTASIS: MAINTAINING BALANCE IN THE BODY, ADAPTATION, MOVEMENT, AND EVERYDAY FUNCTION
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