Allied Health Professions

In this course, students will learn about the structure and function of the human body. Students will develop knowledge about the levels of organization, cells, and tissues. This course also includes an introduction to the following systems: digestive, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, reproductive, urinary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, integumentary, lymphatic, sensory, reproductive, and nervous. The association of each body system to diseases and disorders is discussed.

This course is the first part of two courses in anatomy and physiology for nursing students. It provides a fundamental knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, enabling students‟ understanding of normal body structure, and functioning of different organ systems of the human body. The course includes a study of Anatomy terminology, basic cellular principles, tissues, and organ systems, with emphasis on integumentary system, muscular system, skeletal system, nervous system, and endocrine system. Nursing care related to diseases and disorder of concepts is presented through lab experiences.

This course is the second course in anatomy and physiology for nursing students. It provides a fundamental knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, enabling students‟ understanding of normal body structure and function within different organ systems of the human body. This course includes a review of levels of organization, organization of human body systems, and emphasizes the following systems: cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, gastrointestinal, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive. Also covered is the importance of maintaining homeostasis within the body. Medical terminologies associated with the systems are covered in this course. Nursing care related to diseases and disorders and related concepts are presented through lab experiences.