Human Anatomy for Stroke (edX)

Human Anatomy is fundamental to every medical and healthcare professional. However, the science of anatomy and effects of stroke are also extremely useful to anyone interested in understanding more about the human body. In this course, you’ll gain an understanding of the basic concepts of anatomy and learn to ‘dissect’ the human body with a logical approach through a typical clinical case of stroke.

Case-based study:

A real-life severe stroke case is adopted in this MOOC to articulate the application of Human Anatomy knowledge. This case scenario is presented by using a micro movie together with an interactive case summary and interview to arouse learners’ interest.

Module-based design:

In addition to the presentation of a stroke case scenario in Module ONE, two more modules are included. In Module TWO, general knowledge of human anatomy related to the stroke case, including organs of important body systems, anatomical orientation, skeletal and muscular system, nervous system and special senses, and cardiovascular and pulmonary system. And Module THREE is specific for healthcare professionals or learners who want to know more about the health services being provided to stroke patients. It rounds up the course with six healthcare-discipline specific role play videos and lectures given by visiting professors.

This course is part of the Introduction to Stroke Care Professional Certificate.

What you'll learn

- Effects of stroke on the human body

- Anatomy of relevant body systems at gross and histological levels

- Services provided by healthcare professionals for stroke patients

- Relevant knowledge of anatomy for application of clinical procedures

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