An introduction to the human body - this is the first of our Anatomy & Physiology series. Be prepared
for an excellent education in the terminology of the body and its
functions. You will become adept at pointing to any part of the body,
from head to toe, and identifying it and its functions.

• Understanding the Levels of organization in human anatomy
• Distinguish Living vs. Non-living
• Have a handle on the concepts of Homeostasis
• Become a master of Anatomical Terminology
• Work at home with this On-Line Course

Let`s get down to the atoms. You`ve heard of them and now you get a
glimpse at how they work. This is a study of matter, the smallest level
of organization in living and non-living structures. Remember that as
you connect with your clients, you are contacting them at the atomic
level!

• Know the basic components of atoms
• Have a handle on elements
• Learn about chemical reactions and compounds
• Work at home with this On-Line Course

The journey of life begins with the cell, the basic functional unit of
any structure in the human body. In this course we will explore the
parts of a cell, cellular transportation and cellular divisions.

• Learn about the structure of cells.
• Learn about the plasma membranes of the cell
• Become familliar with cellular divison and cellular communication.
• Understand the cytoplasm and the organelles that make up a cell.
• Work at home with this On-Line Course

The skin is the largest organ of the body so massage therapists
definitely need an understanding of this. In this course we will cover
the skin and its accessory structures. The Integumentary system is our
first introduction to the health of your client. From it we can begin
to gather information about the overall health of the body. We will
begin by looking at the anatomy of the whole organ and then move on to
learn about each layer of the skin.

• Get an understanding of the various layers of the skin
• Learn about the Dermis and Epidermis and the accessory structures of the skin
• Become a master of Anatomical Terminology
• Understand the functions of the integumentary system.
• Work at home with this On-Line Course