This module will consider the anatomy and function of normal tissues, organs and systems and then describe their major pathophysiological conditions. It will consider the aetiology of the condition, its biochemistry and its manifestation at the level of cells, tissues and the whole patient. It may a
Overview
This module will consider the anatomy and function of normal tissues, organs and systems and then describe their major pathophysiological conditions. It will consider the aetiology of the condition, its biochemistry and its manifestation at the level of cells, tissues and the whole patient. It may also cover the diagnosis and treatment of the disease condition.
Indicative topics will include:
Cells and tissues
Membrane dynamics
Cell communication and homeostasis
Introduction to the nervous system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Immune system and inflammation
Blood cells and clotting
Urinary system
Digestive system, liver and pancreas
Method of assessment
Practical Report (14 questions) – 20%
MCQ Assessment (40 questions) – 20%
Examination (2 hours) – 60%
Learning outcomes
Describe the main physiological systems of the body and the basic anatomical structure and histology of the principal organs in these systems.
Understand the role of the main physiological systems in the maintenance of whole body homeostasis.
Describe the consequences of alteration of normal physiological states and the evolution of disease.
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This is an online course which covers the Anatomy and Physiology required for Level 2 & Level 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for beauty, nails and holistic treatments.
This is an all course work based course to be done in your own time at your own pace. Once purchased, the work will be e-mailed to you by a member of staff for you to complete. Once completed it will be marked and if completed to a significant standard we will present you with a certificate.
You will also learn about the structure, function and pathologies of the human body systems including, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary and reproductive system.
These Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology courses are included as part of the full Body Massage Course, however, some people choose to take these courses separately (for this see course fees below). For a lot of people, the prospect of learning anatomy, physiology, and pathology can be quite dauntin...
Each module is 150 study hours comprising intensive teaching, independent study and group work and is examined to university standards. Comparable to an in-semester 15-credit King’s undergraduate module and therefore typically awarded 3-4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS, many summer students ask their hom...
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