Anatomy, physiology & pathology for complementary therapies
Designed to meet the knowledge requirements for the regulated qualification in anatomy, physiology and pathology for complementary therapies
to get the training you need?
Each of the units are divided into bite sized lessons including
What you need to know for each unit
Study skills guidance
Glossary of terms for easy reference
Videos for those who prefer visual learning
Downloadable audio for those who like to listen on the go
Word document activity books
Detailed images for visual learners
Multiple choice review questions to test knowledge
Unit assessment with randomised question bank and pass mark
Completion certificate
We are currently building our network of assessment centres with the aim of ensuring you won't have to travel more than an hour to a destination.
We understand that returning to education can seem daunting, however, can assure you that you're not alone. Whilst we can't do the work for you, we can support you with your learning style to ensure you have the best possible opportunity.
You are given 12-month initial access, however, if you need more then all you have to do is ask, there's no extra cost like some online courses.
A great deal depends on how much time you are able to dedicate to your learning and any previous knowledge. There are 92 lessons, some are very short & sweet, others more in-depth.
We understand that if you're not actually going to a class, it can be difficult and If you need a study buddy to motivate and guide you, this can be arranged, however, we offer clusters of support to help you through.
Unfortunately not, a regulated qualification is under the government regulatory framework. We have a number of centres that you can attend once you have completed this course to take the City & Guilds, VTCT or ITEC examination
Yes, in certain situations it is. We are working with a number of insurance companies to ensure that they understand the rigour and quality assurance associated with completing the course and achieving the certification. If you need to discuss this further, please get in touch.
Our expert educators are here to support you
Louise Searles
Michelle Andreou
has helped these therapists
I am thoroughly enjoying the course and have found the online study easily accessible, informative and fascinating. I recommend this course to anyone interes...
Read MoreI am thoroughly enjoying the course and have found the online study easily accessible, informative and fascinating. I recommend this course to anyone interested in massage and anatomy.
Read LessA great way of learning, with diagrams, quizzes and lots of information
A great way of learning, with diagrams, quizzes and lots of information
Read LessI would highly recommend this course! It was an absolute God-send to me whilst revising A&P. I don't think I could have passed without it. I found watc...
Read MoreI would highly recommend this course! It was an absolute God-send to me whilst revising A&P. I don't think I could have passed without it. I found watching and listening to the videos on all the body systems, a great way to learn and much easier than reading from a book. The additional activities and mini revision tests were also a great way to review and test your knowledge. Definitely 5 Stars from me!
Read LessThanks Louise for this excellent variety of study materials. I found it so useful when revising for my A&P exam. Recommend to all students wherever you a...
Read MoreThanks Louise for this excellent variety of study materials. I found it so useful when revising for my A&P exam. Recommend to all students wherever you are on your learning journey.
Read LessExcellent course and content. This course made a very complicated subject much easier to understand.
Excellent course and content. This course made a very complicated subject much easier to understand.
Read LessThis course was such a useful resource to support my learning to become a reflexologist. I used the course on my laptop and phone, it was easy to access and ...
Read MoreThis course was such a useful resource to support my learning to become a reflexologist. I used the course on my laptop and phone, it was easy to access and super simple to use. It broke down all the information I needed to learn in manageable pieces so it didn't feel overwhelming. Highly recommend for anyone learning Anatomy & physiology.
Read LessHow to use this platform
Whats the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Introducing your body
FREE PREVIEWAdditional resources
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Anatomical terminology
Workbook
Visuals
Chemical organisation of the body
Audio - Chemical organisation of the body
Test your knowledge - Chemical organisation of the body quiz
Anatomical regions, planes & directions of the body
Audio-Anatomical regions, planes & directions of the body
Anatomical positions
Directional terms
Additional resources
Test your knowledge - Anatomical regions, planes & directions of the body
Structure & function of the cell
Audio - Structure & function of the cell
Image - Structure of the cell
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the cell
Cell division
Audio - Cell division
Image - Meiosis v mitosis
Test your knowledge- Cell division
Tissue types
Audio - Tissue types
Image - Tissue types
Test your knowledge -Tissue types
Unit 1: Assessment of knowledge - Organisation of the body
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
The epidermis
The epidermis
Image - The epidermis
Test your knowledge - Epidermis
The dermis
The dermis
Image - The dermis
Test you knowledge dermis quiz
Pathologies of the skin
Pathologies of the skin
Image - Pathologies of the skin
Test your knowledge skin diseases quiz
Skin conditions & disorders
Skin conditions & disorders
Test your knowledge skin disorders quiz
Structure & function of hair
Structure & function of hair
Image - Hair
Test your knowledge structure & function of the hair quiz
Structure & function of nails
Structure & function of the nail
Image - Structure of the nail
Test your knowledge structure & function of the nail
Pathologies of the nails
Pathologies of the nail
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the nail
Unit 2: Assessment of knowledge - Skin, hair & nail
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the skeletal system
Structure & function of the skeletal system
Image - Anatomy & types of bone
Test your knowledge - Structure of the skeletal system
Bone formation
Bone formation
Image bone remodelling
Test your knowledge - Bone formation
Axial skeleton
Axial skeleton
Image - Spine & structure of segments
Test your knowledge - Axial skeleton 1
Test your knowledge - Axial skeleton 2
Appendicular skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Test your knowledge - Appendicular skeleton 1
Test your knowledge - Appendicular skeleton 2
Joints & arches of the foot
Joints & arches of the foot
Image - Synovial joints
Test your knowledge - joints & arches of the foot
Pathologies of the skeletal system
Pathologies of the skeletal system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the skeletal system
Unit 3: Assessment of knowledge - Skeletal system
What you kneed to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the muscular system
Structure & function of the muscular system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the muscular system
Anatomy of skeletal muscle
Anatomy of skeletal muscle
Test your knowledge - Anatomy of skeletal muscle
Principles of muscle contraction
Principles of muscle contraction
Mechanism of muscle contraction
Additional resources
Test your knowledge - Principles of muscle contraction
Muscles of the scalp & face
Muscles of the scalp & face
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the scalp & face 1
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the scalp & face 2
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the scalp & face 3
Muscles of the posterior thorax & shoulder
Muscles of the posterior thorax & shoulder
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the posterior thorax & shoulder 1
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the posterior thorax & shoulder 2
Muscles of the posterior leg & hip
Muscles of the posterior leg & hip
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the posterior leg & hip 1
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the posterior leg & hip 2
Muscles of the anterior thorax, arm & hand
Muscles of the anterior thorax, arm & hand
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the anterior thorax, arm & hand 1
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the anterior thorax, arm & hand 2
Muscles of the anterior abdominal wall
Muscles of the anterior abdominal wall
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the anterior abdominal wall
Muscles of the anterior lower limb & foot
Muscles of the anterior lower limb & foot
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the anterior lower limb & foot 1
Test your knowledge - Muscles of the anterior lower limb & foot 2
Pathologies of the muscular system
Pathologies of the muscular system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the muscular system
Unit 4 : Assessment of knowledge - Muscular system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the nervous system
Structure & function of the nervous system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function
CNS & PNS
CNS & PNS
Test your knowledge - CNS & PNS
Sense organs
Sensory organs
Test your knowledge - Sense organs
The adrenal glands
The adrenal glands
Test your knowledge - The adrenal glands
Pathologies of the nervous system
Pathologies of the nervous system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the nervous system
Unit 5: Assessment of knowledge - Nervous system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Visuals
Workbook
Structure & function of the endocrine system
Structure & function of the endocrine system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the endocrine system
Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus
Test your knowledge - The hypothalamus
The pituitary gland
The pituitary gland
Test your knowledge - The pituitary gland
The pineal gland
The pineal gland
Test your knowledge - The pineal gland
Thyroid & parathyroid glands
Thyroid & parathyroid glands
Test your knowledge - The thyroid & parathyroid gland
Thymus gland
Thymus gland
Test your knowledge - The thymus gland
The adrenal glands
The adrenal gland
Test your knowledge - The adrenal gland
The pancreas
The pancreas
Test your knowledge - The pancreas
The gonads
The gonads
Test your knowledge - The gonads
Unit 6 : Assessment of knowledge - Endocrine system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the respiratory system
Structure & function of the respiratory system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the respiratory system
Respiration & gaseous exchange
Respiration & gaseous exchange
Test your knowledge - Gaseous exchange
Pathologies of the respiratory system
Pathologies of the respiratory system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the respiratory system
Unit 7: Assessment of knowledge - Respiratory system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the cardiovascular system
Structure & function of the cardiovascular system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the circulatory system
The heart
The heart
Test your knowledge - The heart
Blood
Blood
Test your knowledge - Blood
Vessels & circulation
Vessels & circulation
Test your knowledge - Vessels & circulation
Major blood vessels
Major blood vessels
Test your knowledge - Major blood vessels
Heart rate & blood pressure
Heart rate & blood pressure
Test your knowledge - Heart rate & blood pressure
Pathologies of the circulatory system
Pathologies of the circulatory system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the circulatory system
Unit 8 : Assessment of knowledge - Circulatory system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the lymphatic system
Structure & function of the lymphatic system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the lymphatic system
Lymph nodes, organs & tissues
Lymph nodes, organs & tissues
Test your knowledge - Lymph nodes, organs & tissyes
Immunity
Immunity
Test your knowledge - Immunity
Pathologies of the lymphatic system
Pathologies of the lymphatic system
Extend your learning
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the lymphatic system
Unit 9: Assessment of knowledge - Lymphatic system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the digestive system
Structure & function of the digestive system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the digestive system
Accessory organs of digestion
Accessory organs of digestion
Test your knowledge - Accessory organs Quiz
Pathologies of the digestive system
Pathologies of the digestive system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the digestive system
Unit 10: Assessment of knowledge - Digestive system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Structure & function of the urinary system
Structure & function of the urinary system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the urinary system
The kidneys
The kidneys
Test your knowledge
Nephron & filtration process
Nephron & filtration process
Test your knowledge
Bladder, ureter & urethra
Bladder, ureter & urethra
Test your knowledge - Bladder, ureter & urethra
Pathologies of the urinary system
Pathologies of the urinary system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the urinary system
Unit 11: Assessment of knowledge - Urinary system
What you need to know
Glossary of terms
Workbook
Visuals
Male reproductive system
Male reproductive system
Test your knowledge - Structure & function of the male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Test your knowledge - Female reproductive system
Reproductive cycle
Reproductive cycle
Test your knowledge - Reproductive cycle
Pathologies of the reproductive system
Pathologies of the reproductive system
Test your knowledge - Pathologies of the reproductive system
Unit 12: Assessment of knowledge - Reproductive system
Syllabus
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