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
This course is part of Nursing Fundamentals: Key Skills Training with 3D Simulation Specialization



Instructors: Hilary Gupte
Access provided by Trybe
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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
- Cardiology
- Human Musculoskeletal System
- Infection Control
- Public Health
- Health Assessment
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Physiology
- Health Care Procedure and Regulation
- Medical Terminology
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Nursing Process
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs
- Clinical Assessment
- Respiration
- Clinical Nutrition
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Health Care
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There are 2 modules in this course
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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