Anatomy and Physiology

NZQA accredited

Tutor: Trina Bergloff-Howes

Anatomy and Physiology A & B

This 100 hour course (also referred to as A & P 1) covers all the major systems of the human body. This is essential for completion of the Diploma in Therapeutic Massage, Certificate in Nutritonal Studies, Certificate in Herbal Studies and Certificate in Aromatherapy.

It is also the minimum required for graduates of the Certificate in Reflexology to become registered with Reflexology New Zealand on completion of a Diploma in Reflexology (with a proposed additional course in Business Management - coming in 2012).

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Natural Medicine are also required to attend A & P 2 & 3 during the mid-week degree programme.

Hours

Monday evenings 6.30 - 9.30pm OR mornings 9.00 - 12.15

20 February - 7 December 2012, following school terms

Costs

Current tuition fees are provided in our prospectus, or enquire at our office.

Fee includes photocopied notes. Textbook extra.

Course content

This course covers 100 hours in the classroom, and is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the human body. You will learn how the body is put together and how it works, and gain insight into the processes of disease and dysfunction.

Systems include:

• human structure and function
• musculoskeletal
• cardiovascular
• integumentary
• lymphatic
• blood
• cells and tissues
• body chemistry
• digestion
• endocrine
• acid / base balance
• immunity
• metabolism
• articulations
• neurophysiology
• organisation
• reproduction
• respiration
• special senses
• urinary system

Students are expected to undertake at least one hour of home study for every two hours of class time in this subject.

Anatomy and Physiology A

This smaller course is is a requirement for completion of the Certificate in Wellness Massage, or for general interest. Systems included are:

Hours

Monday evenings 6.30 - 9.30pm OR mornings 9.00 - 12.15

20 February - 21 June 2012, following school terms

Costs

Current tuition fees are provided in our prospectus, or enquire at our office.

Fee includes photocopied notes. Textbook extra.

Course content

Homeostasis

Cells and tissues of the human body classified according to their structure and major physiological roles

The basic anatomy and function of the following human systems:

1. musculoskeletal
2. nervous
3. cardiovascular
4. lymphatic
5. integumentary