Course Description

Self-Paced Learning via Distance – suggested 6 months part-time study (120 hours)

Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology is essential as a foundation to many aspects of companion pet health care.

This course is designed for those entering the new and exciting world of Canine Anatomy and Physiology or for those that wish to expand their knowledge basis as health practitioners.

Anatomy and physiology are two of the most basic terms and areas of study in the life sciences. Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships, whereas physiology refers to the study of the functions of those structures.

Course outcomes evolve an appreciation of how the body functions and specific roles that each bodily system preforms to enable homeostasis’s.





Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Orientation

    • Course Welcome

    • Student Handbook

    • Study Guide

    • How to Reference Your Work

    • Blank Assessment Cover Sheet: To be submitted with any written assignments.
  • 2

    Course Resources and Bonus Materials

    • EBook: Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog

    • EBook: Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy, Volume 3, The Dog and Cat, 2nd Edition
  • 3

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module One

    • Directional and Latin Terminology

    • A - Z Latin Dictionary
  • 4

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Two

    • Cells and Tissue Systems

    • Module 2 Quiz
  • 5

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Three

    • Canine Skin

    • Module 3 Quiz
  • 6

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Four

    • The Skeletal System

    • Module 4 Quiz
  • 7

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Five

    • The Muscular System

    • Module 5 Quiz
  • 8

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Six

    • The Nervous System

    • Module 6 Quiz
  • 9

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Seven

    • The Cardiovascular System

    • Module 7 Quiz
  • 10

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Eight

    • The Lymphatic System

    • Module 8 Quiz

  • 11

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Nine

    • The Respiratory System

    • Module 9 Quiz

  • 12

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Ten

    • The Digestive System

    • Module 10 Quiz

  • 13

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Eleven

    • The Urinary System

    • Module 11 Quiz

  • 14

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Twelve

    • The Endocrine System

    • Module 12 Quiz

  • 15

    Canine Anatomy & Physiology: Module Thirteen

    • The Reproductive System

    • Module 13 Quiz

  • 16

    Final: Examination

    • Anatomy and Physiology Foundations Examination

Course Requirements

  • Course is suggested to be completed within 12 months part-time from commencement date. There is no course expiry, students can complete the course at a pace that is suitable and sustainable for their own work/study/life balance.

  • Students can enrol at anytime.

  • Course is delivered via distance education through the ANME online learning portal.

  • Prerequisites not required for enrollment into this course.

  • Student require a Computer/Laptop/or Smart Phone with internet access A headset (If your computer is without an internal speaker).

  • Students must have basic computer skills.

  • Students must have basic English language skills. As we do have subtitle options on webinars, unfortunately the online test assessments are conducted in English.

Course Accreditation

Graduates are eligible to join the the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies or the Small Animal and Equine Naturopathic Association as a full member. Association accreditation and industry recognised Canine Anatomy and Physiology.


Course Material

Course material is accessed via an online learning portal with downloadable course manual. All course lessons delivered through the mediums of text/audio/webinars/videos.

  • Bonus material- EBook

    o EBook: Miller's 'Dog Anatomy'.

  • Bonus material

    o 'Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy' Volume 3

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