1Course Overview
Anatomy and Physiology Level 2
Course code: OSC995
Take your first steps into boosting your skills and knowledge in our Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology course, from home!
This course will enable you to:
- 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
- Explain movement and be able to describe the structure and function of the skeletal system
- Develop your knowledge about the reproductive system for both male and female
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!
Start your journey and develop your skills and knowledge today and join over 50,000 students that already have.
2Course 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
Unit 2: Communication Systems
- Blood vessels
- Flow of blood through the heart
- How the PNS and CNS communicate
- Function of hormones secreted by endocrine glands
Unit 3: Intake and Elimination
- 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
Unit 4: Protection Systems
- 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
Unit 5: Movement
- 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
Unit 6: Reproduction
- 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
3Other Information
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
This course will take you 12 months to complete.
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 by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.
4Q&As
Course Questions & Answers
What skills are needed to enrol in this course?
You do not need any previous skills or knowledge to enrol onto this course.
Is there a time limit for the completion of 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.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Exclusive Open Study College Pen
- *Student study planner
- *Three colour highlighter
- *Student notebook
- *Document wallet
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* Not included with the online study option
How do I get my work assessed?
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 be awarded your Anatomy and Physiology Level 2 Certificate.
What happens if I lose my course pack?
We offer a course replacement service which ensures that, if your course pack is lost or damaged throughout the duration of your studies, we can issue you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee. This is available by calling our Student Support team on 03300 563100.
What do i do if i still have questions?
For further information please contact us.
