Karen Thomson
Transformation Therapist and Tutor

Aquila Transformation Centre

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE

Course Details
This distance learning course is very suitable for anyone studying towards a complementary therapy or healing qualification. It covers anatomy and physiology of the human body as well as diseases and disorders. It is a level 3 course and takes approximately 60 hours to complete. The course is designed so you can work in your own time, at your own pace and you have a year to complete it. It includes a text book, a workbook to study from and assessments to complete which are available by email. They are available in Microsoft Publisher or as a pdf file.

Course Programme
The course is divided into 12 sections:

Cells and Tissues
Skin Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Cardiovascular System
Lymphatic and Immune System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
Digestive System
Urinary System

Text Book
This is the book you study from and purchase yourself.

Anatomy and Physiology - therapy basics
(fourth edition 2010)
By Helen McGuinness
Published by Hodder Education

Each chapter contains easy to understand information with clear colour diagrams. It also contains sections on diseases and disorders, interrelationships with other systems, list of key words, a revision summary and multiple-choice questions. At the end of the book there is a glossary and index. It also includes information on a related resource website for additional learning.

The Workbook
This includes the programme of study, your own personal study plan, checklists, answers to multiple-choice questions from the text book and additional, optional questions.

Assessments
There are 12 assessments which are marked by your Tutor. They are completed and returned either by email or post. Each assessment is marked and returned to you usually within a few days.

Examinations
There are no exams to take.

Tutor Support
Your Tutor is there is give you the support you need to study your course effectively. You may contact her either by phone or email and she will help you with any difficulties you may encounter.

Certificate
You gain a Level 3 Certificate from the Aquila Transformation Centre on successful completion of the course.

Validation
This course is validated by IPTI for insurance purposes.

CPD points
This course qualifies for 60 CPD points.

Cost
£150