Human Anatomy for Stroke

Course
en
English
16 h
This content is rated 4.5 out of 5
Source
  • From www.edx.org
Conditions
  • Self-paced
  • Free Access
  • Fee-based Certificate
More info
  • 8 Sequences
  • Introductive Level

Course details

Syllabus

Module 1 – Stroke Case Presentation

  • Micro Movie
  • Clinical summary
  • Interview with the stroke survivor

Module 2 – Human Anatomy Lectures

  • Body systems and important organs
    • Locate the body regions and cavities
    • Describe the systems involved in each region
    • Identify the major organs (tissues and cells) in each system
  • Anatomical orientation and skeletal system
    • Define the anatomical position and planes
    • Classify different types of bones
    • Describe the bone structure
    • Locate the major bones of the skeleton
  • The muscular system
    • Classify different types of muscles tissues
    • Indicate the characteristics and location of different types of muscles tissues
    • Illustrate the actions of muscles
  • The nervous system and special senses
    • Explain the differences between the central and peripheral nervous system
    • Describe the structure of neurons
    • Describe the major component of the brain
    • Describe the major structure of the spinal cord
    • Recognize the special sensory organs and their functions
  • Cardiovascular and pulmonary system
    • Recognize the structure of the heart and different types of blood vessels
    • Trace the major blood flow through the heart
    • Recognize the major structure of the lung and passageways
    • Trace the airflow through the pulmonary system

Module 3 – Healthcare-discipline Specific Role Plays and Round-up Session

  • Six role-play videos demonstrating the application of anatomy knowledge being used by the six healthcare disciplines

Visiting Professors to share opinions in the application of essential anatomy knowledge related to the case and their disciplines

Prerequisite

None

Instructors

John Yuen
Associate Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Allen Cheong
Associate Professor
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Josephine Lau
Lecturer
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Richard Li
Clinical Neurologist
The Hong Kong Stroke Society

William Tsang
Professor
The Open University of Hong Kong

Kevan MA Gartland
Professor
Glasgow Caledonian University

Roger Watson
Professor
University of Hull

Patrick Brennan
Professor
University of Sydney

Helen Eng
Clinical Optometrist
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Kit Sinclair
Past President
World Federation of Occupational Therapists

Judi Laprade
Senior Lecturer
University of Toronto

Editor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Platform

Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of California, Berkeley, are just some of the schools that you have at your fingertips with EdX. Through massive open online courses (MOOCs) from the world's best universities, you can develop your knowledge in literature, math, history, food and nutrition, and more. These online classes are taught by highly-regarded experts in the field. If you take a class on computer science through Harvard, you may be taught by David J. Malan, a senior lecturer on computer science at Harvard University for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. But there's not just one professor - you have access to the entire teaching staff, allowing you to receive feedback on assignments straight from the experts. Pursue a Verified Certificate to document your achievements and use your coursework for job and school applications, promotions, and more. EdX also works with top universities to conduct research, allowing them to learn more about learning. Using their findings, edX is able to provide students with the best and most effective courses, constantly enhancing the student experience.

Complete this resource to write a review