Bridging Course in Physiology and Anatomy

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Learn the key ideas about how the human body works, and how its functions are related to its structure.

Bridge the gap in your knowledge of physiology and anatomy, as a return to study, to provide a foundation for further studies in the health sciences or for personal interest.   

$539.00

Key facts

Course category
Health and Medicine, Foundation courses
Options
Option 1 Available anytime On DemandOnline (On demand)
Duration
8 weeks
Group Bookings
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Prerequisite/s
There are no prerequisites for this short course
Certification
Certificate of Achievement

Why this course?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning about human physiology and anatomy.  Completing it is often a requirement for graduates whose previous studies did not include Physiology and Anatomy.  While it does not attract any formal credit points, it is acceptable at a number of universities as a bridging program (please check with your university to ensure eligibility).  At La Trobe University, this bridging course will support students offered places in the following degrees: 

  • Master of Health Information Management
  • Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program
  • Master of Orthoptics
  • Students enrolled in Bachelor of Psychological Sciences/Master of Occupational Therapy Practice prior to commencing the Master of Occupational Therapy studies

Note that this course is not a pathway into the Master of Physiotherapy Practice.   

Why study a short course at La Trobe

Industry experience while you study

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Course content

This self-paced online course will help you develop an understanding of the function and structure of the human body and provides a foundation for further studies in the Health Sciences.  The expected time commitment is 9 hours per week, with 4- 5 hours guided learning content, a further 2-3 hours for additional readings and consolidation of learning and 2 hours per week preparing for and undertaking assessment. 

 

You’ll learn:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Learn independently about information and concepts in the disciplines of human physiology and anatomy
  • Describe the roles of the organ systems, and explain how these contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis
  • Describe the relationship between structure and function of cells, tissues and organs
  • Predict consequences of certain diseases or injury on normal function.

While it does not attract any formal credit points, it is acceptable at a number of universities as a bridging program (please check with your university to ensure eligibility).  

Your study experience

Assessment

There are 5 tests, each contributing 10 marks, at the conclusion of each learning topic, and a final examination that contributes 50 marks towards the final grade. All assessment is conducted online. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Find out more about further education at La Trobe  View all FAQ

I would like information about a short course. Who can assist me?  

Email: LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au 

Phone: 1300 135 045

I have paid the fee for a short course. When will I be able to access it?  

On completion of your registration, you'll be provided with an account on our Learning Management System (LMS) and the course material will be made available at the advertised date, or as outlined on your registration confirmation email.  For our on-demand courses, access will be immediate.

What payment options are there?

  • You may arrange to pay by BPAY or EFT
  • For group bookings, we encourage purchase orders.  Contact us for a quote, and upon receipt of your purchase order we can make the course available to you.
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to arrange instalment payments.

Contact us on LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au for assistance. 

Can I arrange payment with a Purchase Order?

Yes, we accept Purchase Orders. Please email to LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au and our La Trobe Professional team will provide you with payment details and access to your course. 

I am getting an error when I try to log into my LMS account. Can you help? 

  • The first thing to check is your order confirmation email - it will contain your Learning Management System (LMS) account and password.  Note that this account may not be the same as your staff, student or previous short course participant account. 
  • The second thing to check is that you're logging on as a short course participant and not as a student - choose 'Other Users' - select Short Course as your institution and use your account and password as provided.

If you need any assistance, contact us on LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au. 

I want to enrol multiple staff in a short course. How do I go about this? 

Contact LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au so that we can discuss options with you.  

What certification will I receive?

The type of certification depends on the assessment involved in the course. For example:

  • Microcredentials:  You will receive a digital credential that confirms the skills you’ve acquired, any assessments you’ve completed and potential pathways for credit or advanced standing towards a degree. 
  • Other assessed short courses:  This may include bridging programs or courses that prepare you for external certification from a professional body.  You might receive a certificate of achievement or a digital badge (a digital version of a certificate of achievement).
  • Non-assessed courses:  If a course doesn’t involve formal assessment, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance.
  • Single-subject enrolment: If you enrol in a single subject, you will receive an official transcript for that subject.

Please note that short courses or microcredentials are not formal qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework but may be eligible for consideration as advanced standing (credit) towards a degree.

What is a microcredential? 

Microcredentials are short courses that are assessed, carry academic credit, and to deliver specific skills or knowledge.  While they can be taken as standalone courses, many are designed to be combined or ‘stacked’ with other microcredentials to form the equivalent of a subject within a degree program.  Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a digital credential that outlines the skills and credit obtained, and any opportunities for stacking.

For La Trobe microcredentials, any advanced standing or stacking pathways are clearly expressed on the course page.   

What is advanced standing?

Advanced standing refers to credit for prior study or formal learning that can be credited towards a qualification, thereby reducing the number of subjects required to complete a course. For short courses or microcredentials (if these have been completed through recognised institutions or platforms and are deemed equivalent to La Trobe University subjects), credit may be granted either for specific La Trobe subjects or as unspecified credit towards elective requirements of a La Trobe course.

For La Trobe microcredentials, any advanced standing or stacking pathways are clearly expressed on the course page.   Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a digital credential, which may be used when applying for credit for the relevant degree at La Trobe.

For more details, visit the University’s advanced standing web page.