Anatomy and Physiology (Advanced)
Level 4
 
Title of learning programme Anatomy and Physiology (Advanced)
Programme level 4
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 The Skeletal System
2 Joints
3 The Muscular System
4   The Chemistry of using Food as an Energy Source
5   Cellular Energy
6   The Heart
7   The Brain
8   The Spinal Cord
9   Neurons
10   Voluntary and Reflex Actions of the Autonomic Nervous System
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – The Skeletal System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the functions of the Skeletal System
 
Module 2 – Joints.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the three main types of joint and give a brief description of what they are
 
Module 3 – The Muscular System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the three types of muscle tissue that make up the Muscular System
 
Module 4 – The Chemistry of using Food as an Energy Source.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise how the food we eat allows our cellular machinery to work
 
Module 5 – Cellular Energy.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Define Cellular Energy
 
Module 6 – The Heart.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the structure of the heart
 
Module 7 – The Brain.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Identify the 5 main parts of the Brain
 
Module 8 – The Spinal Cord.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 List the nerves associated with the Spinal Cord
 
Module 9 – Neurons.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise the functions of Neurons
 
Module 10 – Voluntary and Reflex Actions of the Autonomic Nervous System.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the difference between voluntary movements and reflex actions

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