Curriculum

Online Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum

Designed to help employees build the foundational knowledge needed to take the next steps in a career in healthcare, the online Anatomy and Physiology Certificate curriculum covers topics like human body systems, common diseases, and more.

Anatomy and Physiology

Certificate

Accredited

Full Program Overview

Average completion time: 3-7 mo

3 courses
14.1 continuing education units (CEUs)
5 exams
4 submitted projects

Estimated completion time:

Fast track = 1 months
Average time = 3 months

The estimated completion times are based on completion times for consumer learners enrolled in this program from May 2021 - April 2022, excluding withdrawals. Enterprise Solution rates may be higher but are highly dependent upon implementation choices.

Starting Your Program is designed to help your learners become successful Penn Foster students, including learning how to use all available tools and resources.

By the end of this course, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Understand how to use their Student Portal.
- Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers.
- Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.
The anatomy and physiology of the human body is presented as an integrated science. Each major body system is described and analyzed to illustrate normal function as well as pathology. Topics include basic biochemical elements, skin, bone, muscles, the nervous system, the senses, and the endocrine system.

By the end of this course, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Analyze the basics characteristics and functions of the human anatomy and physiology
- Categorize the characteristics and functions performed by the muscular, integumentary, and nervous system
- Prepare a report of a medical disorder using the mentioned software program
- Analyze the recorded screen captures and video to complete their lab assignment
This course will build on the knowledge your learners gained in completing Anatomy and Physiology 1. After completing this course successfully, your learners will have a solid foundation in anatomy and physiology.

This course is intended to accompany the textbook, Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions, An Interactive Journey, Third Edition. Your learners won't rely solely on this course. It’s important to read the textbook. The course emphasizes critical information and explains difficult concepts in the assigned material.

By the end of this course, your learners will be able to do the following:
- Identify the characteristics and functions of the organs in various body systems
- Prepare a report of a medical disorder using the mentioned software program
- Prepare a lab assignment using the recorded screen captures for this assignment