The goal of the Anatomy and Physiology Certificate program is to provide students with the knowledge of the major body systems necessary in many health careers, to aid medical professionals seeking to reinforce the skills needed to analyze and interpret medical reports, or to prepare an allied health professional to sit for licensure and certification exams.
The goal of the Anatomy and Physiology Certificate program is to provide students with the knowledge of the major body systems necessary in many health careers, to aid medical professionals seeking to reinforce the skills needed to analyze and interpret medical reports, or to prepare an allied health professional for licensure and certification exams. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the human body, including anatomy and its various branches; chemical organization; cells, tissues, organs, and various body systems; as well as special topics like body planes, directional terms, cavities, regions, pregnancy, and human development Discuss the processes involved in the senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...
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In this lesson, you’ll begin your study of anatomy and physiology.
In this lesson, you’ll continue your in-depth study of specific body systems. You’ll complete a final exam at the end of the course.
Textbook: Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey
In this lesson, you’ll learn about the complex characteristics and properties of blood that make it literally the life force within us.
In this lesson, you’ll learn about the lymphatic system, causative microorganisms, infectious processes, and prevention techniques for the spread of infection.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how the respiratory system is intimately related to the cardiovascular system. You’ll also learn about the digestive system, the principles of sound nutrition and the main functions of the urinary system. You’ll take a midterm examination following this lesson.
In this lesson, you’ll learn about the organs of the reproductive system, genetics, and genetically linked diseases. At the conclusion of this lesson, you’ll complete a research project and take a comprehensive final exam.
