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How Long Is The Course?
The course is spread over 3 months and is run one morning a week.
If you are too busy to attend classes during the week, you can chose
to study this course by distance learning. The complete course takes
around 5 months.
How Is The Course Taught by distance learning?
Distance learning involves a one hour phone call from the course
tutor, once a week. It includes emailed course notes, and
multi-choice test papers
Course Requirements
Students need pens, paper, coloured pencils
and an A4 book binder with plastic
folders to put notes in. Neat and tidy notes are mandatory and are
counted towards the final mark. This course requires at least 6
hours home study per week.
Examinations
At the end of the course students sit a 1 hour Anatomy & Physiology
multichoice theory paper.
Qualifications
 On
satisfactory completion of the course students are presented with
and ITEC Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology.
What can I use my qualification for?
Many courses in complementary medicine require knowledge of anatomy
& physiology. This diploma can be used to gain accesses on to
such courses. For therapists already in practice, the course will
add depth to present knowledge.
It is also suitable for people who do not wish to pursue a career
in Complementary Medicine, but who wish to learn more about the
body.
Fees
Cost of course is £450 plus exam fee for contact tuition and £300
plus exam fee for distance learning.
Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus
Exam: 1 hour
1 hour multi-choice theory paper
Skeletal System
- The function & composition of the skeletal system
- The different types of bone tissue
- The different types of joints
- The cause and effect of disease on the skeletal system
Muscular System
- The function & composition of the muscular system
- Voluntary, involuntary and cardiac muscle
- Diseases of the muscular system
The Skin
- The function & composition of the skin
- Skin diseases
Histology
- The structure and function of the cell
- The process of mitosis and meiosis
Vascular System
- The structure and function of arteries and veins
- The composition of blood
- The structure and function of the heart & the pulmonary
and systemic circulation
- Diseases of the vascular system
Lymphatic system
- The structure and function of lymph & lymphocytes
- Main lymph nodes of the body
- The interrelationship between blood and lymph
- The structure and function of the spleen
Neurological System
- The functions of the Central Nervous System
- The Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System (sympathetic and
parasympathetic divisions)
- The structure and functions of the brain and spinal cord
- The effects of stress on this system
- The diseases of the nervous system
Endocrine System
- The position function and composition of the main endocrine
glands
- The effects of hormones during puberty, pregnancy, and the menopause
- Effects of stress on the endocrine system
- Diseases of the endocrine system
Respiratory System
- The structure and function of the respiratory system
- The process of internal respiration
- The structure and function of the pulmonary circulation
- The process of inhalation and expiration
- Diseases of the respiratory system
Digestive System
- The structure and function of the digestive system
- The process of absorption
- Diseases of the digestive system
Genito-Urinary System
- The structure and function of the genito-urinary system
- The process of filtration
- The composition of urine
- Diseases of the genito-urinary system
Reproductive System
- The structure and function of the male and female reproductive
systems
- The menstrual cycle
- Diseases of the reproductive system
For a more indepth look at the syllabus log into www.
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