Learning Outcomes

Fundamentals of Physical Fitness

Nutrition and Required Skills

Fitness Science and Tactical Conditioning

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to the roles and responsibilities of professional fitness instructors. You'll learn about the anatomy of the human body and how various exercises help maintain a healthy body. We'll show you how to design fitness programmes for your clients and the tools required to build a successful business as a fitness instructor.

Guide to Becoming a Fitness Instructor - Course assessment

Learn how to become a professional personal trainer or gym instructor in this free online health and fitness course.

Guide to Becoming a Fitness Instructor

Do you want to pursue a rewarding career and help others achieve their fitness goals? This health and fitness course explains how to turn your passion for exercise into a lucrative career in the fitness industry by following simple workout principles and guidelines. We provide essential tools you can use to establish and manage your fitness business, including effective marketing strategies and client management and communication skills.

Anatomy and Physiology

Diagnostic Procedures

Cardiovascular System Disorders

The Cardiovascular System is central to sustaining life within the body by supplying it with blood and oxygen. This module will teach you how the cardiovascular system functions and in what way it can become diseased.

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Complications of Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiovascular surgery can be a very difficult time for both the patient and their families. This module will show you how to care for the patient both before and after their surgery, helping them on their way to a full recovery.

Anatomy and Physiology of The Respiratory System

Performing Physical Examinations

Performing Physical Procedures

The respiratory system is central to sustaining life within the body by supplying it with oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. This module will teach you how the respiratory system functions and how to perform physical examinations and procedures to determine when it is deteriorating.

Pulmonary Drainage

Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

The respiratory tract is the most common portal of entry and exit of microscopic disease agents in the body. This module will teach you how to identify, treat and prevent a wide range of disorders of both the upper and lower respiratory system. You will also examine the implications that these disorders can have on the care you provide to patients.

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills – First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Digestion and Metabolism

The Digestive System

The Digestive System - Part 2

The module examines the function of the digestive system and metabolism. You will learn about proteins, carbohydrates and fatty acids, and how they provide fuel for the body's metabolism. You will learn about the lower digestive system, such as the intestines, pancreas and liver and how they produce enzymes and gastric juices to help in the absorption of food.

Performing Gastrointestinal Intubation

Performing Gastrointestinal Intubation (Part 2)

This module focuses on the various diagnostic procedures for identifying disorders of the gastrointestinal system. Here you will learn how to identify the various signs and symptoms as well as examining the steps and procedures for gastric and intestinal intubation, the process of passing a tube through the nose or mouth, through the esophagus, and into the stomach or intestine.

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Hepato-Biliary Disorders

Diabetes

In this module you will learn about the different types of gastrointestinal disorders and learn how to identify the symptoms and different treatments for each disorder. You will also learn about diabetes, how it is caused, how to identify its symptoms, and make the patient aware of the signs and symptoms, as well as emergency treatment procedures.

The Central Nervous System

The Spinal Cord

Neurological Assessments

This module examines the function of the central nervous system. You will learn about the three major subdivisions: central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), the autonomic nervous system (ANS). You will learn about the spinal cord and the brain-stem structure and function, as well as how to assess conciousness in regard to motor, sensory and orientation functions.

Unconscious Patient Care

Care of the Sensory System

This module focuses on the various diagnostic procedures for identifying and evaluating the patients nervous system. Here you will learn the steps and procedures for brain scanning, electroencephalogram (EEG) and lumbar puncture. You will also learn about the proper positioning and care for an unconscious patient. Proper positioning of the patient prior to give eye treatments, and the procedure for administering hearing tests are also explained.

Infectious Disorders

Cranial Disorders

Degenerative Disorders

In this module you will learn about the different types of some of the most common infectious neurological diseases such as meningitis and encephalitis. You will also learn about cranial nerve disorders and head injuries, generally categorized as direct and indirect. You will also learn about degenerative neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as well as the signs and symptoms, and emergency treatment procedures.

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills – Second Assessment

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills - Assessment

Learn more about the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.

Diploma in Clinical Nursing Skills

This free online diploma course in Clinical Nursing Skills will teach you nursing techniques required to treat a range of diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, and the central nervous system. You will study the implications that these disorders can have on the care you provide to your patient. You will also look into the anatomy and physiology as well as the role that each organ plays.

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