Anatomy, Physiology
& Pathology.

Foundation Course.

The purpose of this course is to provide a firm foundation in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology in preparation for attendance of the full professional training in Cranio-Sacral Therapy. It is also suitable for practitioners in a wide range of other alternative disciplines.

Those without sufficient grounding in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology will be required to attend this course (or a suitable equivalent). This can be done either before the Cranio-Sacral Therapy course or in conjunction with the first year of the two-year course.  This course consists of seven weekends from October to June with a substantial amount of course work in between. Successful completion of the final exam entitles the student to a Certificate and eligibility to attend the Cranio-Sacral Therapy course.

The course is presented in a lively, stimulating, and inspiring manner, with an emphasis on practical understanding of the human body in holistic terms, rather than mere theoretical learning. There is a particular emphasis on Pathology (an area not covered in depth in the majority of Anatomy and Physiology courses).

Objectives:

The objectives of this course are to provide a clear and thorough practical working knowledge of the Anatomy and Physiology of all the major systems within the human body, together with an understanding of Pathology both from an orthodox and holistic perspective.

This should provide a sufficiently solid grounding for healthcare practitioners in a variety of different disciplines.

Course Content:

The course will cover the Anatomy, Physiology and common Pathology of all the major systems within the body, including:

• Cell Structure and Cell Physiology
• Histology - Tissue Types
• the Skeletal System
• Arthrology - the study of joints
• the Muscular System
• the Nervous System
• the Cardio-Vascular System
• the Lymphatic System
• the Respiratory System
• the Gastro-Intestinal System
• the Endocrine System
• the Urinary System
• the Reproductive System

Course Notes: Comprehensive course notes will be provided.
Booklist: A booklist will be provided, and specific references to required and recommended text books are designed to assist you in your studies.
Home Study: Regular home study will be required .
Assessment: Progress will be monitored through short written tests at each stage of the course. Final assessment will be based on these tests, together with two projects and the final exam.
Exam: There is an exam at the end of the course, successful completion of which is required in order to gain a certificate and to fulfil the entry requirements for CCST.

(Students who do not require a certificate or any form of validation may forgo the exam).

Course Structure:

The course consists of seven weekends spread over eight months from October to May each year.

Dates: 2008 - 2009 are as follows:

• Oct 11th & 12th 2008.
• Nov 8th & 9th 2008.
• Dec 6th & 7th 2008.
• Jan 24th & 25th 2009.
• Feb 21st & 22nd 2009.
• Mar 21st & 22nd 2009.
• Apr 18th & 19th 2009.

Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm each day

Each weekend will include a combination of lectures, smaller study groups, and practical sessions.

Visual aids including slides, videos, charts, skulls, skeleton and other anatomical models will be used to assist a clear visual and practical understanding of the material.

Tutorials: Extra tutorials are available by arrangement if required.

Exam: The exam will consist of a written and practical component. The date for the exam for 2009 is: Saturday 9th May 2009.

Costs:

The cost for the complete course is £880 for the seven weekends. This includes course notes and also includes tea/coffee.

Text books are extra and approximately £60-£90 should be allowed for these.

The exam fee is £80 and may be booked up to one month before the exam date.

Booking:

Please send a deposit of £100 to secure a place (non-refundable).

The balance is payable in two instalments of £390 each on:

September 1st 2008.

January 1st 2009.

All fees are non refundable

A discount of £20 will be allowed for full payment by 1st September 2008.

Applications and Further Information:

If you would like an application form for the Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology Foundation Course, contact:

This Course provides the necessary foundation in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology required for students wishing to attend the CCST course in Cranio-Sacral Therapy.

This course is also suitable for students and prospective students of other alternative therapies.

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Text by Thomas Attlee.