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Bridging Course in Physiology and Anatomy

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SKU
SC-115
Learn the key ideas about how the human body works, and how its functions are related to its structure.

Bridge the gap in your knowledge of physiology and anatomy, as a return to study, to provide a foundation for further studies in the health sciences or for personal interest.   

$539.00

Key facts

Course category
Health and Medicine, Foundation courses
Options
Option 1 Available anytime On DemandOnline (On demand)
Duration
8 weeks
Group Bookings
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Prerequisite/s
There are no prerequisites for this short course
Certification
Certificate of Achievement

Why this course?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning about human physiology and anatomy.  Completing it is often a requirement for graduates whose previous studies did not include Physiology and Anatomy.  While it does not attract any formal credit points, it is acceptable at a number of universities as a bridging program (please check with your university to ensure eligibility).  At La Trobe University, this bridging course will support students offered places in the following degrees: 

  • Master of Health Information Management
  • Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program
  • Master of Orthoptics
  • Students enrolled in Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice prior to commencing the Master of Occupational Therapy studies

Note that this course is not a pathway into the Master of Physiotherapy Practice.   

Why study a short course at La Trobe

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Course content

This self-paced online course will help you develop an understanding of the function and structure of the human body and provides a foundation for further studies in the Health Sciences.  The expected time commitment is 9 hours per week, with 4- 5 hours guided learning content, a further 2-3 hours for additional readings and consolidation of learning and 2 hours per week preparing for and undertaking assessment. 

 

You’ll learn:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Learn independently about information and concepts in the disciplines of human physiology and anatomy
  • Describe the roles of the organ systems, and explain how these contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis
  • Describe the relationship between structure and function of cells, tissues and organs
  • Predict consequences of certain diseases or injury on normal function.

While it does not attract any formal credit points, it is acceptable at a number of universities as a bridging program (please check with your university to ensure eligibility).  

Your study experience

Assessment

There are 5 tests, each contributing 10 marks, at the conclusion of each learning topic, and a final examination that contributes 50 marks towards the final grade. All assessment is conducted online. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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I would like information about a short course. Who can assist me?  

Email: LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au 

Phone: 1300 135 045

Can payment of a course fee be made in instalments?

No, course fees need to be paid in full before you can commence the course.

I cannot pay by credit card. Are there other payment options available? 

To arrange payment by BPAY or EFT, please contact LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au 

I have paid the fee for a short course. When will I have access to the course?  

Access to courses is generally available two weeks in advance of the scheduled course start date, or as advised in the registration confirmation email.  Course materials are made available via our Learning Management System (LMS) for which you will be provided with your username and initial password.

I need to defer my registration. How do I go about this? 

Prior to your course commencing, you may request a deferral of your registration to the next available course date, by contacting executive_professional_education@latrobe.edu.au.  

I am getting an error when I try to log into my LMS account. Can you help? 

Please visit our Student IT Support contact us webpage if you require assistance.

I want to enrol multiple staff in a short course. How do I go about this? 

Contact LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au for assistance registering multiple staff.