Most
people brushed on anatomy and physiology
at school in Biology or Human Sciences.
But why take a Vocational Qualification
in Anatomy & Physiology as an adult?
Simple -
Anatomy & Physiology is the Starting Point for training in Complementary
Healthcare. Before you can progress to study you chosen therapy, for example
aromatherapy, reflexology, sports massage,
Indian head massage or Reiki, you must
develop an understanding as to how the body
works. This is quite sensible when you think
about it. It would be unprofessional, and
indeed dangerous, to perform any hands-on
treatment without a detailed understanding
of the body’s structure and function. After
all, you wouldn’t attempt to improve the
performance of a car if you didn’t
understand the mechanics of its engine.
Some
courses may run elements of anatomy and
physiology alongside the therapy. Other
courses require a Level 3 Anatomy & Physiology
Diploma as a pre-requisite. You will
often hear the phrase Accredited Prior
Learning (APL). If anatomy and physiology
is listed as APL for a course then it
is necessary for you to hold a qualification
in anatomy & physiology before you
begin.
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Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
UK & International Course
So Why a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology?
Before
you, as a therapist, begin to treat any
members of the public you must take out
insurances to protect both your clients
and yourself. You will have to show that
you hold an accepted qualification in
the therapy and that your anatomy & physiology
is up to the required standard. The industry
standard for anatomy & physiology
is the Level 3 Diploma. A word of warning – if
the anatomy & physiology is run in
tandem with the therapy, find out if
a separate qualification in anatomy & physiology
is given. If not, you may have problems
getting insured and, despite your studies,
your anatomy and physiology may not be
accepted as APL for another qualification.
It is worth the extra effort to gain
the Level 3 Diploma because this will
open many doors for you in the future.
Which Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology should I take?
To
help ensure that your Level 3 Diploma
will be accepted as APL, wherever you
choose to study, it is wise to select
an Examining Board that is regulated
by the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum
Authority). The QCA are the regulatory
body for all public exams (e.g. GCSE’s
and A-Levels as well as Vocational Training)
and they set the standards to ensure
that all of their approved Awarding
Bodies assess the candidates to a standard
level. A Level 3 Diploma issued by a QCA-approved
Awarding Body should therefore
be universally accepted. The VTCT (Vocational
Training Charitable Trust) are approved
and therefore governed by the QCA and
offer a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology.
Can I take a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy &
Physiology from home?
Anatomy and Physiology is perfectly
suited to home study / distance
learning because
it is purely
theoretical and requires no hands-on
or face-to-face interaction. There
are many home study / distance learning
courses available. In the past home study / distance learning
involved the sending of papers to and from a
tutor, but not any more! Online home study /
distance learning marks all assessments
immediately and so you know straight away how you
have done and you are not held up waiting for your
tutor to find the time to mark your assessments.
ETS offer a VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy
& Physiology in which the whole course is presented
and assessed online. You are not
left unsupported - you have unlimited
contact with an e-tutor who is there
to help, guide and encourage to ensure
you reach your individual goals.
You also have access to an online
Student Forum to communicate with
other students..
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here for our VTCT Level 3 Online
Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
UK & International Course
