Anatomy and Physiology

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2 Units
Online Self-Paced

Course Description

Dive Into Anatomy and Physiology

This anatomy and physiology course is an introduction to the human body and how it functions. This course will guide you through the various body systems as you learn how they function and interact with each other to maintain health and homeostasis.  Homeostasis is the state of balance among all the body systems that are needed for the body to survive and function. You will develop an understanding of the complexities involved in anatomy and physiology through your reading, presentation activities, and case studies.

Course Details

Who Should Attend?

This entry-level course is intended for a broad audience, including individuals interested in how the human body works and/or individuals interested in joining the medical field. Students range from an individual thinking of changing careers and unsure where to start, to a student interested in joining the medical field, for example becoming a health coach, X-ray technician, registered nurse, or even a doctor.

Course Materials

Required Text, , Patton, K. T, et al. (2012).

Technical Requirements

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
HLTH-X821 – 001 Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled 2 $399

Anatomy and Physiology

Start now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled
2
$399
Online Self-Paced

Once you have enrolled in your course, to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

What You Will Learn

  • Identify the various levels of organization in the human body and the importance of homeostasis.
  • Describe the function of the skeletal system and identify major bones, muscles, and joints.
  • Identify major organs and system structures that control body functions within the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems.
  • Explain the process the body uses in absorption to perform metabolism and identify major organs and system structures of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems.
  • Apply the processes of reproduction and development to explain the creation of new life and its progression from a single cell to a mature organism.

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Online Self-Paced

Our online self-paced courses are similar to online fixed-date courses, but are designed to give you a six-month period from time of enrollment to complete all assignments. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.

How is the self-paced course structured? Like fixed-date courses, online self-paced courses are asynchronous meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime; the difference being there are no assigned due dates in self-paced courses. The content is divided into learning modules. Each module will cover one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, websites, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments (which may include: written assignments, quizzes, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.

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