Course Code: REL-RCC-ANAT-APCT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the components of the cell and the functions of its principal organelles.
List the characteristics of the four primary tissues of the human body, and give examples of each.
State the two broad ways in which cells fuel their activities.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About this Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Structure of a Cell
Levels of Organization of the Human Body
Review
Overview of the Cell
Cell Structures
Plasma Membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Cell Organelles
Cytoskeleton
Stem Cells
Cell Variety
DNA, Chromosomes, and Genes
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Cell Functions and Processes
Functions of Cells
Cellular Division
Transport Mechanisms of the Cell Membrane
Active Transport
Protein Synthesis
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Tissues: Types, Functions, and Repair
Overview of Tissues
Types of Tissue: Connective Tissue
Cartilage, Bone, and Blood
Marfan Syndrome
Review
Types of Tissue: Muscle Tissue
Smooth Muscle Tissue
Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Review
Types of Tissue: Nervous Tissue
Types of Tissue: Epithelial Tissue
Tissue Repair and Regeneration
Review
Acute Versus Chronic Inflammation
Cellular Events in Tissue Repair
Inflammatory Phase
Proliferative Phase
Remodeling/Maturation Phase
Types of Tissue Repair
Factors that Influence Tissue Repair
Membranes
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Peckham, MSN, RN-BC, CDCES, CCM
Ms. Peckham has over 14 years of experience as a Board-Certified RN and Certified Diabetes Education Specialist, providing patient-centered advocacy and care. She earned her MSN in Global Health and Informatics and completed a post-master’s program at Harvard Medical School in Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership in healthcare. Her clinical expertise includes critical care, ambulatory care, community and home health, long-term care, case management, and clinical quality program management.
As a clinical program manager, Ms. Peckham has implemented quality improvement research programs to enhance continuity of care for patients and families managing complex, chronic conditions. She has been integral in the coordination of population health transition of care programs throughout North Carolina and Massachusetts. Additionally, she has supported the health of migrant farmworkers and created professional development training for improved care and health equity for LGBTQ+ and other underserved populations.
Currently, Ms. Peckham serves as a nurse consultant, providing subject matter expertise in clinical safety and quality. Her work has been published in the Tarheel Nurse journal, and she was recently highlighted in the Harvard Medical School journal. She continues to write in support of the nursing profession. In her free time, she volunteers with the American Red Cross as a Disaster Health Services RN and has been deployed throughout the United States.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.