Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology

This Distance-Learning Course, leading to a professional qualification and written and tutored by Complementary Therapists, is packed with information.

The course consists of individual lessons and homework and is followed, after completion of the course, by the Examination.

This Course has been designed to:

1. introduce students to the structure and related functions of the human body that are relevant to the practice of Complementary Medicine and

2. develop understanding of principles and their application in human physiology that underlay the treatments and practices of Complementary Medicine.

Accredited by: The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA).

Accepted by The Bowen Association (UK), BTER, The Institute of Phytobiophysics, The School of Electro-crystal Therapy and TASK. Accepted by ITEC as APL (accreditation for prior learning) subject to ITEC current terms.

Anatomy & Physiology Syllabus

• Chemistry Of Life: Building Blocks: Carbon, Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Sodium, Magnesium, Chlorine, Iron, Iodine
• Organic Compounds: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids
• Properties Of Water, Salt & Electrolytes
• Introduction To Anatomy & Physiology: Fibonacci sequence, The Golden Section, Anatomical Positions, Relative positions
• Common Terms In Anatomy
• Acid, Base & Ph: pH Imbalance & Testing
• Metabolism
• Body Temperature
• Biological Organisation Of The Human Body: The Atom, Cellular Level, Organelles, Tissue, Organs, Body or Organ System, Organism
• the cell: The Outer Membrane, Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Organelles, Mitochondria, Vacuoles, Ribosomes, Endoplasmic reticulum, Lysosomes, Centrosomes and Centrioles, Chromatids, Centromere, Golgi apparatus
• Tissues: Epithelial Tissue, Nervous Tissue, Muscular Tissue, Connective Tissue
• Membranes: Synovial, Mucous, Serous
• The Integumentary System
• The Skin: Functions of the Skin, Protection, Temperature, Excretion and Secretion, Sensitivity, Composition of the Skin, Blood supply, Components
• Skin Types
• Skin Healing
• Sample Disorders Of The Integumentary System: Congenital: Eczema, Psoriasis. Bacterial: Acne Vulgaris, Acne Rosacea, Boils, Abscess, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Impetigo, Pityriasis. Viral: Verrucas, Herpes Fungal. Infestation. Pigmentation Disorders: Ageing Spots, Albinism, Chloasma, Ephelides, Lentigo, Moles/Naevae, Stains, Vitiligo. General Disorders: Allergic reaction, Asteatosis, Broken capillaries, Comedones, Corns, Crow's feet, Lumps/Fatty Tissue/Lipomas , Milia, Rashes, Urticaria, UV damage. Cancer: Basal cell carcinoma, Melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma
• The Digestive System
• Components Of The Digestive System: The Mouth, Salivary Glands, The Oesophagus, The Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, The Liver, Pancreas
• Sample Disorders Of The Digestive System: Anorexia, Appendicitis, Bulimia, Cirrhosis, Coliac disease, Colic, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Cystic fibrosis, Diarrhoea, Diverticular disease, Flatulence, Gallstones, Gastritis, Haemorrhoids, Heartburn, Hepatitis, Hernia, Hiccoughs, H. pylori, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Jaundice, Stress, Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis
• The respiratory system
• Organs of respiration
• Respiration
• External Respiration
• Internal Respiration
• Gaseous interchange
• Chemoreceptors
• The Brain Connection
• The Lungs: The Bronchus, Alveoli
• The diaphragm
• Sample disorders of the respiratory system: Acute Respiratory Distress, Allergens, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Diseased Lungs, Emphysema, Hay Fever, Pneumonia, Pleurisy, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Stress, Tuberculosis
• The Cardio-Vascular System
• The Heart: Chambers, Tricuspid Valve, Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Veins, Mitral Valve, Aortic Artery, Coronary Arteries, Endocardium, Myocardium, Pericardium
• Heart/Lungs Connection
• Circulation Of Blood Around The Body: Arteries, The Descending Aorta, The Ascending Aorta, Veins
• Main Arteries And Veins: of Head, Neck and body
• Blood Composition: Blood-type compatibility's
• Filtration
• Blood Pressure: Maintenance of Pressure
• Sample Disorders Of The Cardio-Vascular System: Abnormal Bruising, AIDS/HIV, Anaemia, Arrhythmia, Angina, Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Blue Baby, Cholesterol - high, Congestive Heart Failure, Haemophilia, Haemorrhoids, Heart Murmurs, Hepatitis ABCD, Hodgkins's Disease, Hypertension, Hypotension, Leukaemia, Phlebitis, Septicaemia, Thrombosis, Varicose Veins
• The lymphatic system
• Overview
• Defence
• Fluid connection
• Blood connection
• Lymphatic vessels
• Lymph nodes
• Spleen
• Tonsils
• Sample disorders of the lymphatic system: Lymphoedema, Lymphomas
• The immune system
• Reticulo-endothelial system (res)
• Non-specific defences
• Phagocytosis
• T-cells
• B-cells
• The nervous/neurological system
• Nerve cells and glial cells
• Neurons
• Fight/flight syndrome
• Glossary
• spinal and cranial nerves
• central nervous system: the brain, the spinal cord
• peripheral nervous system: Sympathetic, Parasympathetic
• Sample Disorders Of The Nervous System: Adht, Alzheimer's disease, Asperger's disease, Autism, Bell's Palsy, Bipolar Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, M.E., Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuritis, Neuralgia, Parkinson's Disease, Sciatica, Schizophrenia, Spina bifida, Stroke
• The Reproductive System
• Female: Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes, Uterus, Vagina, Menstrual Cycle, Breasts
• Male: Testes, Scrotum, Penis, Prostate gland, Seminal vesicle
• Sample Disorders Of The Reproductive System: Amenorrhoea, Cancer, Dysmenorrhoea, Ectopic Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Enlarged Prostate, Impotence, Infertility, Labial adhesions, Menstrual problems, Ovarian Tumours, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian torsion, PMS, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Sterility, Thrush, Toxic shock syndrome, Vaginal bleeding, Vulvovaginitis
• The Endocrine-System
• Components: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pineal, Hypothalamus, Thymus, Pancreas, Pancreatic Endocrine Hormones, Suprarenal/Adrenal Glands, Ovaries, Testes
• The hormone thermostat
• Sample disorders of the endocrine system: Addison's Disease, Adrenal Cancer, Cushing's Syndrome, Diabetes, Goitre, Hyperparathyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Menstrual problems, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid nodes - solitary, Thyroiditis
• Excretory/urinary system
• Components
• Sample disorders of the excretory/urinary system: bladder Diverticulitis, Blood in the urine, Calculus/Kidney Stones, Cystitis, Dialysis for malfunction of the kidneys, Enuresis/Incontinence, Nephritis/Brights Disease, Prostate - enlarged, Pyelonephritis, Uraemia
• The skeletal system
• Anatomical
• Protection
• Bones of the body
• Planes
• Fractures
• Joints: joint flexibility
• Cartilage: Hyaline/Articular Cartilage, Fibro-cartilage, Elastic Cartilage
• Sample Disorders Of The Skeleton: Atrophy, Bunion, Bursitis, Cancer, Congenital dislocation of the hip, Dislocation, Dizziness in head, Disc Problems, Fracture, trauma fracture, broken bones, Gout, Hernias/Prolapse, Hormonal changes, Knee pain, Lower back pain, Osteomalacia, Osteomyelitis, Osteoporosis, Osteonecrosis, Osteosclerosis, Paget's Disease, Rheumatism, Rickets/Osteomalacia, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Shoulder pain, Spondylytis, Spondylytis - ankylosing, Stress, Stress Fracture, Synovitis, Tendonitus
• The muscular system
• Muscles: Involuntary, Cardiac, Smooth muscles, Voluntary, Muscle Movement, Functions of muscles, Main Muscles of the Body
• Fascia
• Sample disorders of the muscular system: Atony, Atrophy, Cramp, Fibromyalgia, Fibrositis, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle fatigue, Muscular dystrophy, Muscular rupture, Myasthenia gravis, Myositis, Poliomyelitis, RSI, Rupture, Sciatica, Shin-splints, Spasm, Spasticity, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Strains, Sprains, Stress, Tetanus, Torticollis, Traumatic injury