Anatomy and Physiology Level 3

Course Code: OSC503
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Students involved in fitness, care, physiotherapy and growth and development will find this Anatomy and Physiology course useful for their career development.

Covering a comprehensive range of topics, this course teaches students about the structure and function of the various systems in the human body.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

Unit 1: Definition and Terms

Definitions
Directional terms
Anatomical regional terms
Body planes

Unit 2: Structural Organisation

Chemistry
The cell
Cell structure
Tissues
Nervous tissue
Functions
Cell diversity
Connective tissue
Membranes

Unit 3: Integumentary System

The skin
Temperature control
Sensitivity
Epidermis
Dermis
Nails
Hair

Unit 4: The Locomotive System

Skeletal systems
Bones
The skull
Joints
The vertebral column
Muscular system
Muscle tone
Muscle actions

Unit 5: The Nervous System

Sections of the brain
Spinal cord
Nerve cells
Nerve impulses

Unit 6: The Respiratory System

Nasal passage
Functions
How breathing works
Internal respiration
Olfactory system

Unit 7: The Cardiovascular System

The heart
The journey of blood
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries

Unit 8: The Immune System

The Innate Immune System
The Adaptive Immune System

Unit 9: The Digestive System

The structure of the digestive system
The mouth
Oesophagus
Stomach
Small and large intestine

Unit 10: The Endocrine System

Hormones
Glands
Functions

Unit 11: The Reproductive System

The female reproductive system
The male reproductive system
Pregnancy

Unit 12: The Renal System

Kidneys
Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
Filtration and urine production

Assessment

The course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 80 hours and there is no time limit for completion. This means you can study at your own pace and in your own time, without the pressure of tight deadlines.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.