The Heart, Blood, and Lungs
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The Heart, Blood, and Lungs at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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- Course 4 of 5 in the Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals Specialization
- Beginner Level This is a beginner course and does not require any prior healthcare or medical background
- Approx. 10 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
The Heart, Blood, and Lungs at Coursera Course details
- In this course on The Heart, Blood, and Lungs, you will learn about the wonderful diversity of the cardiovascular, immune, and respiratory systems and the medical language that is used to describe these systems. Throughout each Lesson, the roots of terms are explained to help students understand how medical terminology works in healthcare and to increase their knowledge and understanding of the material discussed.
- This course will provide you with a better understanding and working knowledge of medicine that is required for understanding of medical records used for multiple purposes and job duties in the medical field. Lessons include: Cardiovascular System, Blood and Immune System, and Respiratory System.
The Heart, Blood, and Lungs at Coursera Curriculum
Module 1
Introduction and Objectives
Anatomy of the Heart
Anatomy of Blood Vessels
Physiology of the Heart
Cardiac Conduction System
The Cardiac Cycle
Pathology of the Heart
Heart Valve Damage and Defects
Heart Failure and Inflammation
Irregular Heart Rhythms
Pathology of Blood Vessels
Circulation Pathology
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Book - Chapter 11
Module 2
Introduction and Objectives
Anatomy and Physiology of Blood
Blood Formation
Blood Cells
Hemostasis and Blood Groups
Anatomy of the Immune/Lymphatic System
Physiology of the Immune System
Antibodies
Pathology of Blood and Immune Systems Part One
Pathology of Blood and Immune Systems Part Two
Disorders of the Lymphatic/Immune System
Book - Chapter 12
Module 3
Introduction and Objectives
The Upper Respiratory Tract
The Lower Respiratory Tract and Respiration
Respiratory Pathology Part One
Respiratory Pathology Part Two
Other Respiratory Diseases
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Book - Chapter 13
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