Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Tracking # 20-1351936
Course overview
Objectives Define the anatomical planes and key terms used to describe anatomical positioning and injuries concerning the body Describe the foundations of anatomy and physiology for the major organ systems in the human body Content Information Covered 1 Anatomy and body functions 1 Anatomical planes 2 Standard anatomic terms 3 Body systems 4 Circulatory system 1 Structures 2 Blood components 3 Function 5 Nervous system 6 Integumentary system skin 7 Digestive system 2 Issues impacting fundamental elements 1 Composition of ambient air 2 Patency of the airway 3 Mechanics of ventilation 4 Regulation of respiration 5 Ventilation perfusion ratio 6 Transport of gases 7 Blood volume 8 Effectiveness of the heart as a pump 9 Vessel size and resistance systemic vascular resistance 10 Effects of acid on cells and organs
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
Conflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.