Holistic Health Training Ltd
33 School Rd, Mahana,
R.D.1 Upper Moutere,
Nelson 7173.
phone : 03 543 2268
text : 027 222 1491
email : info@hht.co.nz
Courses
1. Anatomy and Physiology ~
Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology for Holistic Bodyworkers.Level 5 (50 credits)
Course Outline ~ overview.
Module One; Reference Anatomy, Terms of Movement, Organisation and Homeostasis.
This Module introduces you to the "basics" of A&P - the standard terms of reference all health providers use to describe the body - where it is, what's in it, what its doing when it moves, what an observer is looking at. It covers the levels of organisation within a human body from cellular to organism. We have a sneak preview of the 12 major functional systems in the body, and look at the vital concept of homeostasis - the internal balance mechanisms that operate to keep us well and healthy through an awesome system of dynamic cooperation and interaction.Module Two; Cells and Tissues.
Our next step is to look at the smallest functional units in the body - the cells and combinations of cells that make up tissues. We look briefly at the four major tissue types - nervous, muscular, epithelial and connective. Our focus is on connective tissues - the fascia and membrane systems that pervade every crevice of the body.Module Three; Organs and Organ Systems.
Moving on up through layers of organisation, we now focus on the major organs in the body (except the brain). There are 12 cooperating organ systems, and each one is described - both the organs that make it up, and how it works with other organ systems to contribute to whole-organism function.Module Four; Bones and Joints - Structure and Function.
Module Four zooms in on our bony structures - the skeleton. We look at the classification of different bone types, and also at bony landmarks - important pointers for manual therapies that help us locate and identify what we are experiencing in hands-on work. We examine joints - the meeting places of bones - and also the key principles of skeletal muscle function that enable us to function.Module Five; Muscles - the little picture and the big picture.
A knowledge of the operation of skeletal muscle is essential for hands-on therapy. Our focus moves from the very tiny biochemical processes that generate muscle contractions at a microscopic level, right up to the "whole muscle" view - what muscle does what?Module Six; - The Upper Limb.
A detailed study of the shoulder, the arm, the forearm, hands and fingers are the topics of this Module. We look at bones and bony landmarks, muscles and the functions of the upper limb, applying all the general principles and knowledge learned in the first 5 Modules.Module 7;- The Lower Limb.
This Module mirrors the previous one except that we focus on the lower limb - the pelvic girdle, thigh, knee, lower leg, foot and toes.Module 8; The Spine, and structures of the ventral and dorsal abdominal walls.
By the time you get to this Module, you will know exactly what and where the dorsal and ventral abdominal walls are! This Module takes a close-up look at the remarkable feature that is the human spine, the spinal cord and nerves, and surrounding structures.Module 9; The Skull; its composition and its contents.
At the end of this Module you will have had a glimpse at what goes on in your head - and truly remarkable it is too. We look at the gross and microscopic structures and functions of the human brain and the Nervous Systems.Module 10; The Special Senses, and muscles of the face and neck.
Ever wondered just how you see? Did you know that the human eye can detect the light from a single candle at 2 kilometres? Ever thought about how it is you can hear? This Module explains the operation of our special senses, and takes in the muscles that permit us to hear sounds, and see, smell, speak, smile and swallow.Module 11. Common Medical Presentations and Contraindications to Bodywork.
A contraindication occurs when the therapy or intervention you are proposing will make a medical or health condition worse. Not better, not the same, but worse. It is essential that bodyworkers are familiar with many of the common health presentations that prevail in New Zealand, and are aware of the ones where caution is a good idea. This Module also gives you information about how and where to access more detailed information about many of these conditions.Download the Registration Form (.pdf)
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