Anatomy & Physiology Diploma Course

Why Take a Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology?

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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?


Anatomy & Physiology is the Starting Point for training in Complementary Healthcare

A Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology is the starting point for most careers 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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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 Examining Bodies assess the candidates to a standard level. A Level 3 Diploma issued by a QCA-approved Examining 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.

 

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