ITEC Anatomy & Physiology

The ITEC A&P Diploma award is the foundation diploma upon which all other Complementary, Beauty and Sports Therapy Diploma awards are based. It is comprised of several units encompassing all systems of the body.

It comprises of two units: Unit 346 Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies and Unit 347 Knowledge of Less Common Pathology for Complementary Therapies.

It is essential for therapists to understand the anatomy and physiology subject in detail, in order for them to be able to work in direct contact with the body structures. It is also vital to have full knowledge of the diseases and disorders of the human body so that therapists can be aware of when and when not to treat a client and operate within certain safe perimeters.

The contents covered in this level 3 Anatomy & Physiology diploma are:

· Skeletal system · Muscular system · Skin · The Cell · Circulatory and Lymphatic systems · Neurological system · Endocrine system · Respiratory system * Digestive system · Urinary system · Reproductive system

You will gain a full understanding of the importance of the anatomical structures and their interrelated functions with each other you will then be able to further progress onto Holistic Massage, Reflexology or Indian Head Massage which you can either learn alongside this Anatomy & Physiology or separately at another time suitable to you.

Learning & Examinations: The course consists of 60 hours in-house training & assessment plus supervised home study. This class is held approximately every third Sunday.

All lectures are supported with overheads, anatomical charts and teaching aids such as skeletal models, interactive learning is always encouraged.

October 2010 Course Dates:

17th October

7th November

28th November

19th December

23rd January 2011

20th February

13th March

3rd April

8th May

29th May

A&P Only Exam Day TBA but most likely date 8th Jun 2011.

Course Cost: £550.00 plus ITEC exam fee (£80).