Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Great advances have been made in our knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This free online Diploma course introduces the learner to the basic anatomy and physiology of important systems in the body such as the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, reproductive system, skeletal system, nervous system and others. For each system covered in the course the anatomical features are outlined and the physiological functions are explained. This Diploma course will be of great interest to students of anatomy, physiology, biomedical science and medicine, as well as any learner wanting to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human body.

CERTIFICATION

To qualify for your official ALISON Diploma, Certificate or PDF you must study and complete all modules and score 80% or more in each of the course assessments. A link to your Diploma certificate will then appear under the My Certificates heading of your My Account page.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After studying this course the student will be able to: - Describe the structure and functions of the blood; - Describe the structure and functions of the blood vessels; - Describe the structure and functions of the heart; - Describe the structure of the human digestive system; - Explain the functions of the human digestive system; - Describe the structure and functions of the muscular system; - Understand how the nervous system controls the muscles; - Identify the key roles of the muscles; - Highlight the different muscles found around the body. - Review the structure and function of the human nervous system; - Explain the role of the central nervous system; - Review the peripheral nervous system; - Understand the role of the autonomic nervous system; - Explain the transmission of neural impulses; - Describe the pathways of the nervous system; - Describe the structure and functions of the male and female reproductive systems; - Describe the development of an offspring during the intrauterine process - Describe the structure and functions of the respiration system; - Understand the exchange and transportation of gases; - Identify the physical principles of air; - Highlight the difference between respiration and breathing. - Describe the structure and functions of the sensory organs; - List the receptor organ for each sense; - Explain the reflexes associated with the senses; - Describe the general body sense - Describe the structure of the human axial and appendicular skeleton; - Explain the functions of the human axial and appendicular skeleton;

Module 1: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
Module 2: The Blood Vessels and The Heart
Module 3: Introduction to the Human Digestive System
Module 4: Digestion, Absorption, Elimination and Protection
Module 5: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - First Assessment
Module 6: Introduction to the Respiratory System
Module 7: Organs in the Respiratory System
Module 8: Introduction to the Reproductive System
Module 9: The Sense of Vision
Module 10: The Senses of Hearing, Balance, Smell and Taste
Module 11: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - Second Assessment
Module 12: Introduction to the Human Skeletal System
Module 13: Human Skeletal System - Bones and Joints
Module 14: Introduction to the Human Nervous System
Module 15: The Transmission of Neural Impluses
Module 16: Introduction to Muscle Tissues
Module 17: Introduction to the Mechanics and Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles
Module 18: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - Third Assessment
Module 19: Diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology - Final Assessment