Course description

Course Details
Anatomy and Physiology is a QQI Level 5 course that is delivered through blended learning. It will equip you with an understanding of the structure and function of the human body as well as an understanding of the inter-relationship between the systems of the body.

This is an ideal course to build a strong foundation of knowledge in human anatomy and physiology. It is particularly suited to anyone undertaking higher education courses without previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology or where this subject is a core element.

Overview
The human body is a complex structure of systems all working to maintain optimum human health. This anatomy and physiology course is designed to equip learners with knowledge of the structure and function of each of the systems of the human body and an understanding of the interrelationship between the systems of the body.

You will learn the anatomical features and the physiological functions for each system to give you a good foundation of knowledge of the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology.

What will I study during this Anatomy and Physiology course?
This course covers the anatomical features and physiological functions of each of the nine systems:

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems
The Digestive System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous and Endocrine Systems
The Reproductive System
The Urinary System
The Skin