AHE 519 - Anatomy & Physiology for Health Occupations

3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course is designed to provide students with a basic overview of the structure and function of the human body through the study of the systems of the body. Common diseases which effect the health of the mind and body are introduced. Topics include: Structure and function of body systems, terminology, common diseases of each system.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define medical terms as they are presented.
2. Identify selected parts of the body.
3. Describe a common disease for each body system.
4. Explain a major function of each body system.