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Canine Anatomy and Physiology Diploma Course
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11 Modules | Lifetime Access | Study Group Access

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Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
150 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
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  • Certificate of completion - Free
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price

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Overview

Study the structure and function of the canine body – anatomy and physiology. Working from the body's basic unit — the cell — through the tissues, organs, and body systems, the Canine Anatomy and Physiology Diploma Course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the canine body, the components of each bodily system and how they function alone and with other systems.

Achievement

Certificates

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The course begins with an explanation of what anatomy and physiology are and why they are important. You’ll learn the basics of cells, tissues, and organs and how they form the various body systems.

Each system is then covered in detail with each of the following explored in its own, specific module: Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous, Endocrine, Musculoskeletal, Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive, Lymphatic and Integumentary systems.

You’ll learn about the organs and tissues within each system, how they work collectively to enable an animal to remain healthy, and how one issue can trigger a consequence elsewhere in the body that could cause ill health. You’ll also come to understand how all the body systems must work together for the dog to survive and thrive. You’ll also discover how a dog develops and changes throughout life – providing insight into aspects of its health and behaviour.

The course concludes with an exploration into the remarkable senses of dogs, covering everything from vision to taste and all that lies in-between.

By studying this course, you will:

  • Gain a good foundational knowledge of canine anatomy and physiology
  • Explore the canine body including cells, tissues, organs, and body systems
  • Learn how organs and tissues within each system function
  • Learn how all the body systems must work together
  • Discover the remarkable senses of dogs

Who is this course for?

The Canine Anatomy and Physiology Diploma Course will give you the building blocks to go on and make a difference in animal lives. This may be with your own animals or, maybe, with this foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology, you may enhance your career opportunities within the animal sector or consider pursuing higher education and qualifications.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites, just an eagerness to learn and an internet connection.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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