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Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care unit (CXA137)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Sydney

Introduction

In Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care, you will learn the typical structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body, focusing on the contributions of the major body systems to health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Interrelationships between organ systems for maintaining homeostasis and performing activities of living will be emphasised, along with the relevance of concepts to aspects of health care. You will have opportunities to apply your knowledge as you analyse health care scenarios and will expand your vocabulary (as is used within health care settings) for effectively communicating biological information. The foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills that you develop in this unit will support your clinical reasoning and ongoing learning in other units within your course and your practice as a health professional.

Summary

Unit name Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care
Unit code CXA137
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Deepak Sharma
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Sydney Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify anatomical structures and describe the relationship between structure and function, including variations across the lifespan.
  • Explain the mechanism by which each body system contributes to homeostasis, and how these responses are integrated to maintain health and wellbeing.
  • Analyse health care scenarios to differentiate between typical and altered structure and function of the body systems.
  • Communicate information related to the structure and function of the body systems using scientific and clinical terminology.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
010913 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $2,862.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent learning (Mylo) (8hrs x weekly); Workshop (2hrs x Weekly)

 

AssessmentMastery Quizzes (10%)|Case Scenario Assignment 1 (15%)|Case Scenario Assignment 2 (35%)|Exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

It is not essential to purchase a textbook to succeed in this unit. However, regular access to a printed or electronic anatomy and physiology text will support your learning throughout this unit (and CXA144 next semester). We highly recommend the textbook listed below.
Recommended

Amerman, E.C. (2025). Human anatomy and physiology (Global 3rd ed.). Pearson.
Please refer to the CXA137 Reading List for other recommended readings. You will be directed to these review articles as you work through each topic in MyLO.

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