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VTCT Level 3 Certificate in
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies

Distance learning course with tutor support

For many people, the thought of studying anatomy, physiology, and pathology can feel a little daunting — but this course is designed to make it clear, manageable, and engaging. Offered as an online home-study course with full tutor support, you’ll receive structured digital learning materials, including slides, workbooks, and revision guides. The course takes you step-by-step through each body system, helping you build confidence and retain key information at your own pace.

To support your learning, you'll receive a digital resource folder containing:

  • slides to complete at home, collected at key points during the course

  • mock exams to help you feel confident and prepared for your final multiple-choice assessment

  • workbooks to support your learning, with a mix of activities to help you engage with the material in different ways ie

    • Gapped sentences to practise key terminology

    • Diagrams to label for visual understanding

    • Short written questions and reflection prompts

    • Matching tasks and revision activities

Tutor Support

  1. Feedback on Assignments: Your tutor will review submitted workbooks and provide detailed feedback to help consolidate learning and prepare you for assessment.

  2. Group Q&A Sessions: Optional monthly online group sessions to cover key topics, clarify questions, and share learning tips. Sessions are recorded for flexible access.

  3. Optional 1:1 Support: Each learner has access to one personalised 1:1 session for additional guidance or exam preparation. Additional sessions are available at a small fee.

  4. Ongoing Email Support: Your tutor is available via email throughout your course to answer questions and support your progress.

Course content

This course covers the key systems of the body:

Body Organisation : Cells & Tissues : Skin, Hair & Nails : Skeletal : Muscular : Circulatory : Lymphatic : Nervous system : Endocrine : Respiratory : Digestive : Urinary : Reproductive


Course Dates & Fees

Course can be started at any point

£325
This includes VTCT registration fee

How You’ll Be Assessed

  • 2 x multiple-choice Anatomy & Physiology exams - these are set at various points and can be done on remotely or in class

  • Pathologies Assignment

Entry Requirements

  • a good level of English

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