Anatomy & Physiology

Course Information

This course covers the basic Anatomy and Physiology that you need to know to start your medical career. In this course you will learn about the interdependence of human body systems; you will study the cells, chemistry, and tissues of all of the major body systems—including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. This foundational knowledge is vital to all healthcare fields and is a requirement for PMC’s certificate degree programs.

Fully Online

Future-forward, flexible, and convenient, you can join the medical profession now—on your timing—and skip the commute.

Self-Paced

With no set class times or enrollment periods, you can begin at anytime and finish at your own pace. 24/7 learning that fits your schedule.

Affordable

With our unique pay-as-you-go tuition system and low cost per credit hour, we can help you fit college into your budget.

What you will learn.

We will teach you the skills you need.

How to describe the function of the major body systems and identify anatomical positions

How to understand cell structure, chemistry, and function

How to identify the role skin and membranes play in protecting the body

How to describe the function of the skeletal system

How the muscular system works and how it affects movement

How the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems operate

How endocrine functions and glands produce hormones

How to identify major blood vessels and the role of cardio and respiratory systems

How the lymphatic and digestive systems work

How to describe the urinary system and fluid balance

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I had never taken an online course before, but the website was so intuitive I always knew exactly what I needed to do to pass the class. Highly recommended, thank you!
-Petra Graduate

More Details

Credit applies to the Medical Assistant Program.
Estimated Completion Time: 4 weeks (26 seat hours).
Course video lectures are in English.
To view textbook info, download the Course Catalogue.

To view textbook info, download the Course Catalogue.

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