Duration of Unit: 96 hours
Unit Description
This unit specifies the competencies required to demonstrate the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. It involves demonstrating the knowledge of organization of the human body, body fluids and their functions, body tissues and membranes and their functions, body cavities, human skeletal system, major muscles of the body and their functions, body joints, circulatory system, lymphatic system, endocrine system and its functions, nervous system and its function, digestive system and its function, urinary system and its function respiratory system and its function, special senses and their functions, reproductive system and its functions.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of organization of the human body
2. Demonstrate knowledge of body fluids and their functions
3. Demonstrate knowledge of body tissues and membranes and their functions
4. Demonstrate knowledge of body cavities
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the human skeletal system
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the major muscles of the body and their functions
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the body joints
8. Demonstrate knowledge of circulatory system
9. Demonstrate knowledge of the lymphatic system
10. Demonstrate knowledge of the endocrine system and its functions
11. Demonstrate knowledge of the nervous system and its function
12. Demonstrate knowledge of the digestive system and its function
13. Demonstrate knowledge of the urinary system and its function
14. Demonstrate knowledge of the respiratory system and its function
15. Demonstrate knowledge of the special senses and their functions
16. Demonstrate knowledge of the reproductive system and its functions