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You can pay a booking deposit of and the balance by monthly deduction by arrangement with our Accounts Dept. For overseas students, payment must be made in full where a visa to travel to Ireland is required.

You can pay your fee by Credit C...

Hide-€500
You can pay a booking deposit of and the balance by monthly deduction by arrangement with our Accounts Dept. For overseas students, payment must be made in full where a visa to travel to Ireland is required.

You can pay your fee by Credit Card, Laser Card, Cheque, Bank Draft, Giro (we supply the special giro form) or Cash in our offices. When paying by Credit Card or Laser Card, you can either put your details on the application form, or you may ask us to telephone you for the relevant details.

Please note that all fees are non-refundable except where a course is cancelled by the College.

Expand+Who should participate in this course?
For learners who wish to complete the FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support (major award DHSXX) or the Nursing Studies (major award DCHSC) Certificate this is one of the elective modules.
Learners who wish to purs...

Hide-Who should participate in this course?
For learners who wish to complete the FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Support (major award DHSXX) or the Nursing Studies (major award DCHSC) Certificate this is one of the elective modules.
Learners who wish to pursue a career in nursing.

General Aims
• Acquire knowledge of the structure and function of the human body
• Recognise the human body as an entity
• Understand the relationship between the systems of the body.

Work Experience
It is recommended, though not essential, that learners obtain at least 20 hours work experience during the programme.

Expand+Unit 1: Introduction to anatomy and physiology
• Differentiate between Anatomy and Physiology
• Structure and function of typical animal cells
• Mitosis and mycosis
• Different types of tissue
• Benign and malignant tumours

Unit 2: The s...

Hide-Unit 1: Introduction to anatomy and physiology
• Differentiate between Anatomy and Physiology
• Structure and function of typical animal cells
• Mitosis and mycosis
• Different types of tissue
• Benign and malignant tumours

Unit 2: The skeletal and muscular system
• The functions of the skeleton
• Composition of bone
• Main bones in the skeleton
• Categories and functions of joints
• Types of muscles
• Interaction between skeletal and muscular systems in body movement

Unit 3: The circulatory and lymphatic system
• The structure and functions of each of the four components of blood
• Role of blood in maintaining immunity
• Passive and active immunity
• Structure of the heart and its blood vessels
• Structure of arteries, veins and capillaries
• The flow of blood through the main blood vessels of the body
• The cardiac cycle
• Pulse, cardiac output, blood pressure and anaemia
• Lymphatic system and its components

Unit 4: The digestive system
• Composition of protein, fats and carbohydrates
• The parts and functions of the digestive system and its associated organs
• The stomach and its functions
• The role of enzymes in the digestion of protein, fat and carbohydrates
• The process of absorption

Unit 5: The respiratory system
• Structure of the respiratory system
• The role of the muscles in inspiration and expiration
• The process of exchange of gases
• The role of blood and nervous system in the control of breathing

Unit 6: The nervous and endocrine systems
• Central nervous system, peripheral and autonomic nervous system
• Functions of the main part of the brain
• How a nerve impulse travels along the nervous system
• Endocrine and exocrine glands
• Effects of over secretion and / or under secretions of hormones

Unit 7: The reproductive system
• Male and female reproductive system
• Functions of the organs of the male and female reproductive systems
• The menstrual cycle
• Insemination, fertilisation and implantation
• The development of the embryo

Unit 8: The urinary system
• Structure of the urinary system
• Structure and functions of the kidneys
• The role of the nervous system in urination

Unit 9: The skin
• Structure of the skin
• Function of the skin
• The relationship between the skin, the circulatory system and the nervous system.