Certifications in Anatomy and Physiology
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology is essential as a foundation to many aspects of companion pet health care.
This course is designed for those entering the new and exciting world of Anatomy and Physiology for both Canines and Felines or for those that wish to expend their knowledge basis as health practitioners.
Anatomy and physiology are two of the most basic terms and areas of study in the life sciences. Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships, whereas physiology refers to the study of the functions of those structures.
Course outcomes evolve an appreciation of how the body functions and specific roles that each bodily system preforms to enable homeostasis’s.
Students have two (2) course options to choose from for our Anatomy & Physiology courses:
Course Option 1: Feline Anatomy & Physiology
Course Option 2: Canine Anatomy & Physiology
Please see the subject outline of each course below….
Anatomy and Physiology subjects inclusive of:
- Directional Terminology
- Cells and Tissues
- The Skin
- Skeletal System
- Muscular System
- Nervous System
- Circulatory System
- Lymphatic System
- Digestive System
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Endocrine System
- Reproductive System
- Integrating the Systems
- Glossary of Latin Terminology