Curriculum

Anatomy and Physiology Course Curriculum

The anatomy and physiology course curriculum can help you learn the major body systems and their functions so you can gain the skills needed to interpret medical reports and help medical professionals.

Anatomy and Physiology

Certificate 1 month Total cost $329

Full Program Overview

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Online Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum

3 courses
14.1 continuing education units (CEUs)
5 exams
4 submitted projects

Estimated completion time:

Fast track = 1 month
Average time = 2 months

With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.

Succeed by learning how to use your Penn Foster program.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand how to use your Student Portal.
- Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers.
- Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.
The anatomy and physiology of the human body is presented as an integrated science. Each major body system is described and analyzed to illustrate normal function as well as pathology. Topics include basic biochemical elements, skin, bone, muscles, the nervous system, the senses, and the endocrine system.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Analyze the basic characteristics and functions of the human anatomy and physiology
- Categorize the characteristics and functions performed by the muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems
- Prepare a report of a medical disorder using the mentioned software program
- Analyze the recorded screen captures and video to complete your lab assignment
This course will build on the knowledge you gained in completing Anatomy and Physiology 1. After completing this course successfully, you’ll have a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Identify the characteristics and functions of the organs in various body systems
- Prepare a report of a medical disorder using the mentioned software program
- Prepare a lab assignment using the recorded screen captures for this assignment

Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.