Certificate of Human Biology – Cardio Respiratory Performance

1. The Science of Blood
   • The Functions of Blood
   • Components of Blood
   • Blood Typing
   • Blood Cells
   • Hematopoiesis; Erythropoiesis, Leukopoiesis, Lymphopoiesis
   • Blood Cell function; Erythrocytes, Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Thrombocytes
   • etc
   • The Immune Response
   • Haemostasis
   • Clotting Mechanism
   • Haemodynamics
   • Circulatory Networks
   • Blood Testing
   • Full Blood Count
   • Cross Matching
   • Blood Cultures
   • Arterial Blood Gas
   • Biochemical and Metabolic Tests
   • INR
   • Blood Disorders; Red & White Blood disorders, Blood Clotting, Poisoning
   • Lymphatic System
2. Blood Pressure
   • Factors Affecting Blood Pressure; cardiac output, peripheral resistance, blood volume
   • How Blood Pressure is Measured
   • The Cardiac Cycle
   • Heart Muscle Cell Contraction
   • Electrical Control of the Heart Muscle Cells; Sinoatrial Node (SA Node), Atrioventricular Node (AV Node), Bundle of His (Atrioventricular bundle), Purkinje Fibres
   • Blood Pressure Problems
   • Systolic hypertension, Diastolic hypertension and Hypertension
   • Distribution of Blood Flow
   • Regulating Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
   • Sensors
   • Problems with Heart Rate; variations, and other conditions including Myocardial infarction and Cardiac Tamponade
   • Electrocardiograms and their Interpretation
3. Pulmonary Ventilation
   • The Respiratory System
   • Respiratory Epithelium
   • The Lungs
   • Lung Anatomy
   • Alveoli
   • Airway Anatomy
   • Nasal and oral cavities
   • Pharynx
   • Epiglottis
   • Larynx
   • Trachea
   • Bronchi and bronchioles
   • Physiology of Breathing; Equilibrium, Pressure, Inspiration, Expiration
   • Physiological Measures of Lung Capacity and Function; Total Lung Capacity, Tidal Volume, Vital Capacity, Forced Vital Capacity, IRV, ERV, Functional Residual Capacity, MV, VO2 Max, etc
   • Effect of Exercise on Pulmonary Ventilation
4. Gas Exchange & Transport
   • Gas Exchange in the Human Body
   • External Respiration
   • Oxygen Transport
   • Internal Respiration
   • Haemoglobin
   • Carbon Dioxide Transport
   • Biochemistry of Gas Exchange; Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law, Dalton’s Law, Henry’s Law, etc
   • Factors Affecting Gas Exchange; Partial pressure Gradients, Gas Solubility, Membrane thickness, etc
   • Compliance
   • Respiratory Control
5. Blood Flow & Gas Transport
   • Blood Flow; Volume, Target
   • Gas Transport
   • Arterial-Alveolar Gradient
   • Oxygen Transport
   • Factors Effecting Oxygen Release by Haemoglobin
   • The Bohr-Haldane Effect
   • Cellular Respiration
   • Energy Production; anaerobic and aerobic
   • Blood Flow During Exercise and Rest
6. Cardio Respiratory Control
   • Cardio Respiratory Control and the Nervous System
   • Input Sensors
   • The CV Centre
   • High Brain Centres
   • Baroreceptors and Chemoreceptors
   • The Respiratory Centre
   • Starling’s Law
   • Capillaries
   • The Control of Heart and Lungs During Exercise
7. Cardio Respiratory Disease
   • Cardiac Diseases and Injuries
   • Chronic Heart Failure
   • Congestive Heart Failure
   • Myocardial Infarction and Ischemia
   • Cardiovascular Diseases
   • Coronary Heart Disease
   • Atherosclerosis
   • Aneurysm
   • Vasculitis
   • Venous thrombosis
   • Varicose veins
   • Causes of Cardiovascular Disease; lifestyle, diet, obesity, genetics, smoking, hypertension, etc
   • Respiratory Disease
   • Asthma
   • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
   • Emphysema
   • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
   • Effects of Cardio Pulmonary Disease

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The approximate study hours for this course is 100 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).

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