MA 103 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants

Credits: 3

This course of study involves the structure and functions of the systems in the human body. This course will cover Human Orientation, Chemistry, Cells, Tissues, Skin and Body Membranes, the Skeletal System, the Muscular System, the Nervous System, Special Senses, the Endocrine System, Blood, the Cardiovascular System, the Lymphatic System and Body Defenses, the Respiratory System, the Digestive System and Body Metabolism, the Urinary System, and the Reproductive System. The course will help to unify anatomy and physiology concepts, stimulate critical thinking, and motivate students to master new vocabulary as it connects to the human structure and function.