Anatomy and Physiology Distance Learning Course
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Level 2 Award in Human Anatomy
and Physiology
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Course Overview
This course is designed to give you a general overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology and all its working parts and functions.
It is an ideal course for students wishing to study human anatomy and also for those in the fields of caring and medical studies
Pre-requisites of the course
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.
Support
As an UK Open Learning home learning student, you will have access to your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. This will last for one year. There are no deadlines for assignments. However, the full course must be completed within 12 months from the day you receive it.
Study Details
This course can be studied at your own pace and there are no deadlines for assignments to be completed. As mentioned above, you must complete the full course within 12 months from the date you received the course. To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours, which can be split over a 12 month period.
Qualification
Level 2 Award in Human Anatomy and Physiology plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland'
Awarding Body Information
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Further information
http://www.ncfe.org.uk
Your Questions Answered
Is there a word count for my assignments?
No, there is no specific word count but you have to prove to the tutor that you have fully understood the questions.
Is there a final exam at the end of the course?
No, your qualification is awarded on successful completion of your assignments.
What if I receive the course and I feel I can’t do the course?
That’s not a problem as long as you call us and send the course back within 7 days we will give you a full refund.
Do I get any help with the course?
You will have full tutor support for 12 months from the date you received your course. You can e-mail or post any queries you have to your tutor.
Is there any further reading I have to do?
Everything you need to complete the course is included. However, any further reading you may do will be beneficial.
Payment Options
You can choose to pay in full at the time of ordering, or you can pay in monthly instalments.
If you would like to pay in instalments, we would need one of the instalments as a deposit with your order by credit or debit card. We will take the rest of the instalments from your card for the remaining months. For further details on paying by instalments, contact UK Open Learning.
Key Topics
Unit 1 Introduction to the Human Body
Human Body Structure
Body functions
Life Process
Anatomical Terminology
Unit 2 Cells, Tissues and Membranes
Cell Structure and Function
Body Tissues
Membranes
Unit 3 Skeletal Syste
Functions of the Skeletal System
Bone Tissue
Bone Development and Growth
Classifications of Bones
Divisions of the Skeleton
Unit 4 Muscular System
Functions of the Muscular System
Structure of the Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Types
Skeletal Muscle Groups
Unit 5 Nervous System
Functions of the Nervous System
Nerve Tissue
Organisation of the Nervous System
Unit 6 Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
Characteristics of Hormones
Endocrine Glands
Unit 7 Cardiovascular System
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
Heart
Blood
Unit 8 Lymphatic System
Functions of the Lymphatic System
Components of the Lymphatic System
Unit 9 Respiratory System
Introduction to the Respiratory System
Mechanics of Ventilation
Respiratory Volumes and Capacities
