This course focuses on the functional anatomy and applied physiology of the body systems most pertinent to Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy practices. The systems emphasized include the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory. An overview of the sensory, integumentary, immune, digestive and endocrine systems is also discussed.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Cell structure and function
- 2. Types of human tissues
- 3. Tissue inflammation
- 4. Tissue healing
- 5. Anatomical planes of movement, joint movements and terminology
- 6. Axial and appendicular skeleton: bones, joints and ligaments
- 7. Muscular system
- 8. Surface anatomy of skeletal and muscular landmarks
- 9. Nervous system
- 10 Cardiovascular system
- 11. Respiratory system
- 12. Senses
- 13. Immune, integumentary, endocrine and digestive systems
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70507 |
September 10, 2026 to December 18, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.