Why Anatomy & Physiology Matters

Anatomy & Physiology is one of the most important foundation courses for anyone preparing for a healthcare career.

In healthcare, it is not enough to memorize body parts. Students need to understand how the body functions, how systems work together, and how disease can affect normal body processes.

Whether you are preparing for nursing school, medical assisting, pharmacy technician training, patient care training, or another healthcare program, this course helps you build the scientific foundation needed for future success.

A Complete Human Body Foundation

This course introduces students to the major body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, immune, musculoskeletal, urinary, and reproductive systems.

Students learn how each system functions and how these systems work together to maintain health and support life.

Learn How the Body Works — Not Just What It’s Called

This course focuses on both structure and function. Students learn how organs, tissues, and systems work together, and how problems in one system can affect the rest of the body.

For example, when studying the heart, students explore heart structure, blood circulation, heart disease, and basic EKG-related concepts that support future healthcare training.

Interactive Online Learning

Students can study online at their own pace through structured lessons, visual learning tools, quizzes, and review activities.

The course is designed to help beginners understand complex body systems in a clear and organized way.

Practice and Strengthen Your Understanding

Each module includes learning activities and quizzes to help students review key concepts and retain information.

• Module quizzes
• Knowledge checks
• Visual learning support
• Self-paced review
• Healthcare-focused examples

Course Topics

• Human body organization and basic chemistry of life
• Cells, tissues, glands, and membranes
• Major body systems and how they function
• Cardiovascular system, blood circulation, and heart disease
• Respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and nervous systems
• Immunity, lymphatic function, and disease processes
• Human development, reproduction, genetics, and hereditary conditions
• Clinical connections that support future healthcare training

Who This Course Is For

• Pre-Nursing Students
• Nursing School Applicants
• Medical Assistant Students
• Pharmacy Technician Students
• Patient Care Technician Students
• Healthcare Career Changers
• Future Healthcare Professionals
• Anyone who wants to understand how the human body functions

What You'll Gain

• A stronger understanding of the human body
• Better preparation for nursing school and healthcare programs
• Improved confidence with medical science concepts
• Understanding of how disease affects normal body function
• Foundation knowledge for future clinical training
• Confidence before moving into advanced healthcare coursework

Tuition Information

• Total Tuition: $420
• 100% Online Self-Paced Learning
• Course Materials Included
• Quizzes and Learning Activities Included
• Approximately 40–60 Hours of Learning
• Course Access Included

Certificate & Transcript Information

Students who successfully complete the course may request a Certificate of Completion and official transcript from DMS Care Training Center.

To request a transcript or certificate, students must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for identity verification. Additional processing requirements may apply.