VNSG-1320 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health

Study of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body, including the neuroendocrine, integumentary, musculoskeletal, digestive, urinary, reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Prerequisite: Admissions to the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program or Declared the Level 1 Certificate Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Lec 2, Lab 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Outcomes

  1. Identify the structure of each of the body systems.
  2. Describe the functions of each body system.
  3. Discuss the interrelationship of systems in maintaining homeostasis.
  4. Describe two changes in older adults that make drug action, drug metabolism, and drug elimination different for that of a younger adult. (Faculty Defined)