Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and function of the human body. This subject is a fundamental component of any curriculum for prospective Health Professionals.

 
Covered in the course
  • Introduction to the body as a whole
  • The cells, tissues, and organization of the body
  • Electrolytes and body fluids, the blood and circulatory system
  • The lymphatic and nervous system
  • The special senses and the skin
  • The endocrine system and the reproductive system
  • The respiratory system
  • Introduction to nutrition
  • The digestive and urinary system
  • The skeleton, the joints and the muscular system

    • Course Outcome
    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
    Understand the structure and function of the human body, the inter-relation of the body systems within the human organism, and develop an understanding of the principles of human anatomy and physiology

    Course Type
    Internationally recognized provider program.
    This course contains elements of SAQA Unit
    Standards ID: 120352

    Duration

    You can start with this course immediately on enrolment and all your course material and student pack will be sent to you within 14 –21 days after enrolment is received.


    Although you should be able to complete this course in 3 months, open learning gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace within a 2 year period

    Exams for obtaining Certificate
    Written exam

    Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and function of the human body. This subject is a fundamental component of any curriculum for prospective Health Professionals.

    Covered in this Course:

    • Introduction to the body as a whole
    • The cells, tissues, and organization of the body
    • Electrolytes and body fluids, the blood and circulatory system
    • The lymphatic and nervous system
    • The special senses and the skin
    • The endocrine system and the reproductive system
    • The respiratory system
    • Introduction to nutrition
    • The digestive and urinary system
    • The skeleton, the joints and the muscular system

    Course outcome:

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to understand the structure and function of the human body, the inter-relation of the body systems within the human organism, and develop an understanding of the principles of human anatomy and physiology

    Course type:

    Internationally recognized provider program