Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced

Our Advanced Anatomy and Physiology Course has been designed to provide a more in depth understanding of the human body and the accompanying physiological process that allow for its optimal functioning.

About Anatomy and Physiology (Advanced)

As well as revisiting and expanding on some basic principles such as the skeletal and muscular system, this course provides detailed explanations of some more complex aspects of anatomy such as the heart, the brain and spinal cord and the autonomic nervous system.

Our Anatomy and Physiology course also provides detailed aspects of a number of the physiological functions that occur in the human body.

Syllabus

The Skeletal System

• Describe the main functions of the skeletal system
• Identify the types of bone that make up the skeletal system
• Identify the 5 main types of bone classification
• Explain the structure of skeletal tissue
• Describe the development of bone

Joints

• What is a joint
• Main types of joint
• Synovial joints – their common characteristics and movement patterns
• Anatomical position
• Degrees of freedom of joints
• Planes of the body
• Training the skeleton

The Muscular System

• Identify the three types of muscle tissue
• Properties of skeletal muscle
• Describe the functions of skeletal muscle
• Identify different muscles shapes
• What is the role of the muscle fibres
• Identify the types of muscular contraction
• Identify the structure of skeletal muscles
• Explain the Sliding Filament Theory
• Describe how muscle contraction is initiated
• The all or none law
• Explain how muscle contraction is controlled

The Chemistry of Using Food to provide Energy for the Body

• How the food we eat is taken apart and utilised to provide energy
• How food molecules are transported to cells where they will be used

Cellular Energy

• describe where the energy to drive cellular activity comes from
• explain what mitochondria are and how they function
• explain where mitochondria are thought to have originated

The Heart

• Describe the anatomical position of the heart, its size and its structure
• Explain the passage of blood flow through the heart
• Identify the mechanisms of the heart beat and how it is controlled
• Describe the cardiac cycle
• Describe how the heart is trained
• Identify the main arteries that supply the heart with blood
• Describe the relationship between the heart and blood pressure

The Brain

• Summarise the functions of the central nervous system
• Identify the structure and function of the five main parts of the brain
• Explain the function of the ventricles of the brain
• Explain the role of the meninges and cerebrospinal fluid

The Spinal Cord

• Explain the structure and function of the spinal cord
• Identify the peripheral nerves
• Explain the type, function and distribution of the twelve cranial nerves
• Explain the function and route of the spinal nerves.

Neurones

• Describe the structure of a typical neuron
• Identify different types of neuron and explain their functions
• Explain the function of nerve endings
• Identify the electrical and chemical factors essential in the functioning of nerve tissue

Voluntary and Reflex Actions and the Automatic Nervous System

• Explain the anatomical difference between a voluntary movement and a reflex action
• Explain the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
• Identify the functions of the autonomic nervous system

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Sample Course Materials

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Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced Diploma

Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 4 Anatomy and Physiology - Advanced Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 4 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 4 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges 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.

To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.

To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

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.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.

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Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs.