Graduate Certificate in Human Anatomy

Courses Offered Through 11 Months

• PHYT 7103 Differential Diagnosis and its Anatomical Implication (Online – Spring)
• PHYT 7202 Diagnostic Imaging in Clinical Anatomy ( Online – Summer)
• PHYT 7301 Clinical Anatomy for Anatomy Certification program (Online – Fall)
• PHYT 7304 Clinical Neuroanatomy for Anatomy Certification (Online – Spring)
• PHYT 7308 Clinical Anatomy and Neuroanatomy Lab (Hands on-full cadaver dissection: MAY ‘21)

A strong science foundation and a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, as well as a professional and/or graduate degree for admission to the program.

• 1 letter of recommendation  – from a supervisor or academic professor
• Resume
• Personal Statement – explaining why you want to complete this program
• Background Check (choose the Non-Employee Background option)
• Ethics Statement

The purpose of this certificate is to meet the shortage of qualified professionals to teach human anatomy. This certificate will prepare individuals to teach gross anatomy in a variety of health professions including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, nursing, medicine, respiratory therapy, radiological sciences, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, dietetics, athletic training, exercise physiology/sport sciences, and chiropractic.

“The HSU Anatomy Certification Program helped me to get into the frame of mind of the teacher, to help take what I knew of anatomy and present it to a learner in a way that was beneficial to both teacher and student. It has helped me to adjust my teaching  to help increase student retention and clinical application.” – Seth M., ’21

“I’ve already used at least five teaching methods that I learned in the anatomy course taught by Dr. Rutland and it’s not even the end of week three of class. I feel a lot more confident in reviewing radiographs with students thanks to the diagnostic imaging course as well. This program was invaluable is providing me with teaching ideas that my students can remember and apply clinically in a more meaningful way. Connecting with and learning from other professionals, PT, PA, and MD was also an amazing experience that I otherwise would not have had outside of this program.” – Lara D., ’21

“The certification program is highly-informative and user-friendly. The program is very challenging and I found it to be a great way to enhance and fortify my anatomy knowledge. The faculty are extremely knowledgeable, caring, and supportive. All of the classes were indeed helpful; however, the dissection class was by far one of the most educational experiences I could have hoped for. This program, without a doubt, was well worth every minute of my time.” – Darryn W., ’21

“The Certification in Clinical Anatomy at HSU was a great experience and I am very happy to have taken it. As an anatomy professor in a DPT program without a PhD degree in anatomy (and no current desire/time to go that route), taking this course was a fantastic option. Major components of musculoskeletal anatomy and neuroanatomy felt like the major themes I am coming away from the course with, but inclusion of diagnostic imaging and differential diagnosis also seemed to round out the certificate program well. The faculty are extremely passionate about helping us improve our knowledge base to impact our students well. The program definitely felt geared towards PTs in academia but there were others in the class who clearly gained a lot from the program. I’ve implemented many things into my courses that I learned during this program. Would highly recommend!” – AJP, ’21