Anatomy and Physiology Level 4

About This Course

Interested in exploring a career within medicine, sports or physiotherapy? Our Anatomy and Physiology Level 4 course can equip you with the knowledge and the skillset to take a credible step into this career field.

From understanding the function of tissues in cellular organisation, to exploring nutrition, digestion and excretion; every element of this unique online course has been designed to test, broaden and develop your understanding of the human body.

From the comfort of your own home, you can study:

• Homeostasis
• Anatomical regions and planes
• Directional terminology
• Cell structure, function and division
• Types of tissue found in the body

All of our courses have been tailored for home study, meaning should you choose to enrol onto this course, you can do so in full confidence that you’ll remain in complete control of how you study. In fact, you can choose when, where and how you learn and do so at a pace that is right for you.

Fast or slow, you can modify your studies to suit your work commitments, and can achieve a healthy work-study balance that is free from stress and complications.

Course Benefits
With a full year to complete this 6 unit course; in just 150 hours of study time you can walk away with a collection of transferrable skills that can make a real difference to your career progression.

Every unit of this course has been made with the intention of expanding, enlightening and strengthening your knowledge of anatomy and physiology, so you can achieve a level of comprehension that is detailed and confident.

Its use of written assignments will similarly offer you ample opportunities to demonstrate your competency on this subject and apply them to theoretical scenarios.

This course will:

• Increase your career opportunities
• Enhance your existing theoretical knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• All you to learn on your own terms, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home
• Give you instant access to student support and tutor guidance – help is only one click away
• Provide you with hassle free learning – no exams, no deadlines, no classrooms…

Course Units

Unit 1: Introduction to Cells and Tissues

• Characteristics of life
• Basic chemistry
• Molecules
• Cell
• Cell respiration
• DNA
• Cell replication
• Transcription and translation

Unit 2: Blood and Nervous Systems

• The nervous system
• Types of nerve cell
• Action potential
• Synapses and neurotransmitters
• The central, peripheral and autonomic nerve system
• The blood
• Erythrocyte production and breakdown
• Platelets and clotting
• Blood groups and antigens

Unit 3: Lymphatic and Endocrine System

• The endocrine system
• Pituitary hormones
• Endocrine glands, hormones and tissues
• The lymphatic system
• Lymph nodes
• Immunity
• Antibodies and vaccinations

Unit 4: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

• The cardiac system
• Ventricular systole
• Ventricular diastole
• The respiratory system

Unit 5: Digestion and Urinary System

• The mouth and throat
• Oesophagus
• Stomach
• Small and large intestines
• Liver
• Pancreas
• Digestive enzymes
• Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
• Vitamins and minerals
• The process of digestion

Unit 6: Musculoskeletal and Reproductive Systems

• Bones
• Joints
• Types of movement
• Injuries
• Fractures
• Reproduction research task
• Genetics and inheritance
• Haploid and diploid
• Chromosomes
• Inheritance and alleles

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge and comprehension of the course syllabus. These will need to be submitted to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will provide you with valuable advice and feedback on how to improve your grades.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge, skills or experience is needed to enrol onto this course.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

Whilst we may specialise in the provision of online and home based courses; from the moment you enrol onto this one year course, you can trust that our team will always have your back.

From our comprehensive study guides, course materials and resources, to the continuous guidance of our personal tutors and Student Support Team; at just a click of a button you can access years of industry knowledge and expertise, and use it to shape your learning experience.