Understanding how the body works animates every nursing decision. This course introduces basic anatomy and physiology (A&P) through a nursing lens, helping learners connect biological systems to clinical care. You’ll explore the structure and function of key organs and systems, learn anatomical terminology, and understand key principles like homeostasis.
Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs
Inside the Human Body: The A&P Essentials Every Nurse Needs
This course is part of Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization
Instructors: Hilary Gupte
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Beginner level
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1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Understand how anatomy and physiology relate to nursing assessments and safe care decisions
Recognize how body systems work together and apply this knowledge to identify patient needs and risks
Use A&P knowledge to explain symptoms, guide clinical observations, and support holistic patient care
Skills you'll gain
- Health Assessment
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Health Care
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Health Care Procedure and Regulation
- Vital Signs
- Anatomy
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Evaluation
- Nursing Care
- Clinical Nursing
- Emergency Response
- Nursing Process
- Infection Control
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July 2025
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Taught in English
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Explore the basics of anatomy and physiology and how this foundational knowledge supports safe, effective nursing care
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7 videos1 assignment
Apply your understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to real-world nursing scenarios and patient assessments using a system-by-system approach
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Frequently asked questions
Anatomy and physiology (A&P) is the study of how the human body is structured and how it functions. In this course, you’ll learn how anatomy and physiology relate to nursing, from interpreting vital signs to understanding how different body systems interact in illness and recovery.
This course is designed to make A&P accessible and practical, even if you’ve never studied it before. With immersive 3D models, real-life case examples, and simplified explanations, you’ll build confidence in understanding how the body works and how that knowledge applies to patient care.
Unlike traditional science-heavy courses, this one focuses on the basics of anatomy and physiology through a nursing lens. You won’t just learn what the organs do, you’ll learn how that knowledge supports everyday clinical decisions, patient assessments, and person-centered care.
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