Anatomy and Physiology Level 2

Course code: OSC995
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Take your first steps into boosting your skills and knowledge in our Level 2 anatomy and physiology course, from home!

  • Gain an introduction to the human body
  • Learn about the communication system
  • Explore intake and elimination in terms of the respiratory system and gas exchange in the lungs
  • Understand the body’s protection systems
  • Recognise the structure and function of the skeletal system
  • Develop your knowledge about the reproductive system for both male and female

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are encouraging learners to select online study as the delivery of study packs is likely to be delayed. For those students who still wish to select study pack, we are providing free e-learning access, where available, to avoid any interruption of study. These students will receive access to our e-learning platform within 24 hours, and their study pack will follow in due course. Students who wish to study online only, are unaffected and will receive their e-learning access within 24 hours.
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Course Overview

This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.
All your course materials will then be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology Level 2.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Course Content
Unit 1
Introduction to The Human Body
  • Homeostasis
  • Structure and function of cells
  • Different methods of cell division
  • Types of tissue found in the body
  • Blood vessels
  • Flow of blood through the heart
  • How the PNS and CNS communicate
  • Function of hormones secreted by endocrine glands
  • Main structures of the respiratory system
  • Gas exchange in the lungs
  • Journey of food through the GI Tract
  • Explain the structure and function of the renal system
  • Structure and function of the integumentary system
  • How the skin regulates boy temperature
  • Structure and function of the immune system
  • Immune response and how it protects us from infection
  • Structure and function of the skeletal system
  • The function of tendons and ligaments
  • Structure and function of the skeletal muscular system
  • How skeletal muscles create movement
  • Structure and function of key components of the female reproductive system
  • Structure and function of key components of the male reproductive system
  • Stages of the menstrual cycle
  • Physiology of the first nine weeks of pregnancy following fertilisation
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Assessment

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

Course Duration

You will have up to 12 months to complete your course, which is more than enough time to complete your course in. During this time, you will have full tutor support through email.

Study Method

You will study this course through distance learning. This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received by post or email. You will also get tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website. This course has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

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You do not need any previous skills or knowledge to enrol onto this course.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

• Dedicated personal tutor support
• Dedicated student support
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE CV writing service
• FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
• FREE XO Student Discounts card
• *Comprehensive study guide
• *Open Study College pen and highlighter
• *Student study planner
• *Student notebook
• *Document wallet
* Not included with the online study option

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology Level 2.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.

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