Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECNU-0079
Organization's ID:
A 101
Organization:
Eastwick College-Nutley
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 weeks (36 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce the principles of anatomy and physiology, leading to an understanding of the cardiovascular, blood, and lymphatic systems. Inclusive is the study of normal and abnormal body processes and pathophysiology. Diagnostic studies are explored.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the function of the circulatory system
  • Describe the physical characteristics of blood, composition of blood plasma, mechanism of hemostasis, and transfusions
  • Identify diseases of the blood
  • Discuss the lymphatic system, its function, components and diseases
  • Identify the basic anatomy of the heart, blood flow through the heart, and conduction system of the heart
  • Discuss cardiac pathology
  • Discuss various diagnostic procedures to detect heart disease

General Topics:

  • Blood vessels, the heart, blood, and the lymphatic system and the body's defense
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials