Course Tutor: Willow Moon

Number of Lesson Modules: 12

Level: Suitable for beginners and all levels

Prerequisites: None, though we do recommend taking the 'Foundations of Healing Course' prior to starting.

Cost: £12 unlimited access 

Course Description

Complementary healers, such as practitioners of massage therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, Reiki, and other holistic modalities, often benefit from a foundational understanding of physiology and anatomy. Participants on this course will be guided through the key anatomy and physiology concepts relevant to complementary healers in order to gain knowledge that allows them to work more effectively and safely with clients, understanding how the body functions and how various treatments might interact with bodily systems. 

By the end of the course, student will have a greater understanding of the intricacies and interconnections of the human body and the sum of its parts. This awareness of anatomy and physiology will provide you with a good foundation to make optimal decisions on procedures, courses of treatment and providing health and wellbeing advice. 

Course Modules:

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Human Physiology & Anatomy

Lesson 2 - The Human Body System

Lesson 3 - The Skeletal System

Lesson 4 - The Muscular System

Lesson 5 - The Circulatory System

Lesson 6 - The Respiratory System

Lesson 7 - The Digestive System

Lesson 8 - The Nervous System

Lesson 9 - The Endocrine System

Lesson 10 - The Immune System

Lesson 11 - The Urinary System

Lesson 12 - The Reproductive System  

Course Requirements:

Students need access to a computer or device that meets the system requirements. For details concerning computer and browser requirements go to: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66

Access your courses on the go with the free mobile app. From any device, students can:

• View grades and course content

• Submit assignments

• Keep track of course work with to do list and calendar

• Send and receive messages 

Additional Resources:

Textbooks and other materials are not a requirement of this course. 

Assessment & Certificate:

This course has been graded as having a 'moderate' coursework load. Which equates to 1 - 2 hours of additional, independent work. Students will be required to submit coursework in the form of: course evaluation surveys and quizzes.

There are no deadlines for turning in coursework and students are free to work through each module at their own time and pace. A certificate of completion can be accessed in the final module, which can then be downloaded and printed. 

This course is a mandatory requirement for those on the Path of Air taking the 'Healing' mastery stream and is worth 1 credit. See 'Advancement Paths' page for more details about our structured advancement scheme. 

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