Certificates

Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology

This course provides a fascinating introduction into human anatomy and physiology, the structure and function of the body, and how these are closely intertwined. Anatomy and physiology are foundational subjects that underpin our understanding of the health and wellbeing of the human body.

Course Outline

Course Duration

Workshop Requirements

Examination Requirements

Entry Criteria

Intakes

Fees

Further Training

Course Curriculum

Course Outline

Graduates of this qualification cover the 20 core health unit standards required as a prerequisite for continuing on to study Diploma level courses provided by NCNZ and other educational institutions. Included in this certificate are the 150 hours of study required by most Associations for membership eligibility.

Subjects studied include:

• Structural and functional organisation of the body
• Cells and tissues
• Principles of chemistry in the human body
• Human metabolism
• The special senses
• Blood composition
• An overview of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, reproductive, nervous, endocrine, immune, digestive, and urinary systems of the body.

Course Duration

This is a 15 week full time course or 30 weeks part time.

Workshop Requirements

There is no exam or workshop associated with this paper. This course can be completed entirely via distance learning. You will be provided with a comprehensive set of study notes and be required to submit assessments for each module.

Examination Requirements

This course has no examination.

Entry Criteria

Applicants must have completed Year 11 or equivalent secondary school education, must be at least aged 18, and able to read, speak and comprehend English language (for international non-English speaking applicants a level 6.5 IELTS).

Intakes

There are five intakes per year in January, March, May, July and September. For more information go to the enrolment section.

Fees

Course fees are $1000. Text book costs, medical equipment and administration fees are in addition to this. For detailed information on fees please go to the enrolment section.

Further Training

The Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology is a prerequisite to Certificate and Diploma level qualifications offered by NCNZ and other tertiary education providers in Complementary Health.

Course Curriculum

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