ITEC Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies

Health & Wellness 1432 Enrolled 37 Chapters Beth Cook

The Anatomy and Physiology course is an online course designed to fit around your lifestyle. You can choose to study when and where you want, even studying from the comfort of your own home. It is a must for all therapists and health professionals but is also available to beginners with a general interest in the human body. This course will give you a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology, function and pathology (diseases and/or disorders) of each area in the body.

The Anatomy and Physiology Course Covers:

The Cell and Organisation of the Body
The Skin, Hair and Nails
The Circulatory System
The Digestive System
The Endocrine System
The Immune System
The Lymphatic System
The Muscular System
The Nervous System
The Respiratory System
The Skeletal System
The Urinary System
The Reproductive System

Distance Learning Accredited Course

This course is professionally recognised, accredited and insurable by the following professional bodies: ITEC.

Personal Tutor

You will be assigned a personal tutor to help you with your work and any questions you may have. Your tutor will be a fully qualified Therapist and on board to help you every step of the way.

How the Course Works

The Anatomy and Physiology - Online Course will allow you to study at your own pace in your own home. You can start it in your own time and complete what you can when you have the time. There are 13 lessons you need to complete. Each lesson involves some reading, labelling a diagram and answering some mock questions. Some lessons also have homework questions. Once you have completed the final lesson, you can then take the mock exam (this can also be found online) Your final exam will be held online around 2-3 weeks after your practical exam date. Beth Cook, a leading Health and Well-Being Expert and Therapist wrote the course with the student in mind. It is packed with information, videos and tasks to ensure you are learning every step of the way. It is essential that you complete lesson 1 (including the test) before you move onto lesson 2 and so on. Beth will be checking your online progress throughout the course.

Course Material Includes:

The Anatomy and Physiology course lessons
Video clips
Muscles guide
Labelling diagrams
Mock tests
Homework questions
An easy to follow guide on how to complete your course
A free booklet on home study tips
Supplementary information to further your reading and understanding of the subject

The course will be yours to start in your own time and remember if you have any questions your tutor can be contacted for help.

This course is taken as part of the ITEC Diploma in Massage Course.

Course Timeline:

This course overview is important to read before you start your course as it will explain what to do and how to complete your course.

Here you will find useful information to help you on your learning journey.

COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF A CELL THE FUNCTION OF A CELL THE CELL CYCLE THE LIFE CYCLE OF A CELL HISTOLOGY TYPES OF TISSUE WITHIN THE HUMAN BODY ORGANISATION OF THE BODY PLANES OF THE BODY DIRECTIONAL TERMS QUADRANTS OF THE BODY CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE BODY DEFINITION OF TERMS LESSON 1 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE SKIN DIFFERENT TYPES OF SKIN FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN GROWTH AND REPAIR OF THE SKIN FUNCTIONS OF HAIR HAIR GROWTH CYCLE NAIL FACTORS AFFECTING NAIL GROWTH SKIN DISEASES AND DISORDERS PATHOLOGIES OF THE HAIR PATHOLOGIES OF THE NAIL LESSON 2 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM THE CARDIAC CYCLE THE ARTERIES THE VEINS PROCESS OF BLOOD CLOTTING CAPILLARIES BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE RATE FACTORS INFLUENCING BLOOD PRESSURE AND PULSE RATE THE FUNCTION OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM LESSON 3 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM THE FUNCTION OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HOW WE PROCESS FOOD DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM LESSON 4 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM THE FUNCTION OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM LESSON 5 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM THE FUNCTION OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM LESSON 6 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNIT THE FUNCTION OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM LESSON 7 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM COMPONENTS OF A MUSCLE HOW A MUSCLE WORKS A CONTRACTING MUSCLE MUSCLE LEVERS FACTORS AFFECTING MUSCLE TONE CAUSES OF MUSCLE FATIGUE THE FORMATION OF LACTIC ACID CIRCULATION AND MUSCLE HEALTH TYPES OF MUSCLE THE FUNCTION OF THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM CONDITIONS OF THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM LESSON 8 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

This muscles guide will teach you the name, origin, insertion and action of the major muscles in the human body.

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM CREATION OF THE NERVE IMPULSE CELLS IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM REFLEX ARC THE FUNCTION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM LESSON 9 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: CHEMORECEPTORS THE ANATOMY OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM THE FUNCTION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM LESSON 10 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM THE AXIAL AND APPENDICULAR SKELETON ARCHES OF THE FEET TYPES OF BONE JOINT JOINT MOVEMENTS THE FUNCTION OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM POSTURAL DEFORMITIES DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM LESSON 11 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE URINARY SYSTEM FORMATION OF URINE IN THE KIDNEYS THE COMPOSITION OF URIN ELECTROLYTE BALANCE THE FUNCTION OF THE URINARY SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE URINARY SYSTEM LESSON 12 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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COVERS: THE ANATOMY OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE STAGES PREGNANCY HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) THE FUNCTION OF THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM THE ANATOMY OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM THE FUNCTION OF THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM LESSON 13 – KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR A MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAM

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Here you will find full course revision notes, available to download should you choose.

Here you will find useful information regarding your final exam.

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Here you will find additional mock exam papers that you can use to practise exam questions.

Here you can find some useful supplementary reading. It is not essential to read more than what is provided in the course material but you can if you choose.

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