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About the Course

The vital signs – heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, respiration rate, and pain – communicate important information about the physiological status of the human body. In this six-part course we explore the anatomy and physiology underlying the vital signs so that you will develop a systematic, integrated understanding of how the body functions. Relevant body systems are reviewed including cardiovascular and respiratory, followed by explanations of how the function of these systems affects vital signs. We discuss normal ranges, normal variants, and the mechanisms that underlie changes in the objective measurement of vital signs. The course also includes demonstrations of appropriate techniques for measuring vital signs in yourself and others. The course is designed for a broad, general audience but will be particularly interesting for individuals working in healthcare, those considering a career as a healthcare professional, lay caregivers, those with an interest in personal health and fitness, or anyone who simply wants to understand how the body functions....

Top reviews

BR

Sep 29, 2018

Yes, it is very useful to me and I will suggest to my friends to take this course. My sincere Thanks to Connie B. Scanga, PhD, she taken the all lecture clearly and her lecture was easy to understand.

AB

Jun 29, 2017

I really enjoyed to the professor and the idea of learning the material with her students. It made me feel as if I was in the classroom learning with them. She broke down the material in a great way.

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By Jose A M

Apr 12, 2020

I learnt a lot specifically from Dr. Scanga. She's my favorite. I also like Natalie, too bad she disappeared mid-course. Hi Natalie

By Ida H

Apr 18, 2019

I'm so glad I've found this course! It is interesting and helpful. Dr. Scanga is the best teacher anyone could wish for. Thank you!

By Aline T

May 3, 2020

Exciting and very well taught, this course inspired me to pursue my dream career. I am very grateful for the experience as a whole

By Senna A

Mar 12, 2018

Really enjoyed the depth of knowledge this course provided. I was able to learn at my own pace and fit it around my work schedule.

By Marilú I A

May 5, 2016

Excelent, I love the way Dr. Scanga explains things and without too much audiovisual help.

I´d like more deep review. Thanks a lot.

By Thaís D U d M

May 3, 2020

Amazing teaching methods combined with achievable weekly learning goals. Very interesting lectures and teaching dynamics as well.

By Swati M

Oct 11, 2022

i think this course was interesting and engaging because the teacher was teaching for her student doing demo and showing models

By ashley d

Apr 25, 2020

Super interesting and informative. I learned many new things. I loved the professor and will be taking more courses on coursera!

By María C S L

Jul 22, 2018

Excelente curso, solo que la información es un poco básica. Seria bueno que se metiera un poco mas a la relación con patologías.

By Suzanne W

Aug 16, 2017

Excellent teacher, great comprehensive information for lay persons, or medical professionals wishing to brush up on information.

By Victoria P B

Feb 18, 2017

It was such an amazing course! It was incredibly straight forward and understandable.

I highly recommend this course to anyone.

By Mike X

Aug 16, 2016

Great course. Very interactive and easy to understand.

Better take this course after you take biology or human physiology course.

By ردمان د ا

Nov 1, 2022

Thank you very much for this training course. Frankly, I gained valuable information. A thousand thanks to all the supporters..

By Elissa D M

Apr 21, 2022

I learned alot about how the function of the body and how to manage pain and most imortantly what my body it trying to tell me.

By Sunisth C

Dec 8, 2021

It was a wonderful course and an achievement of lifetime to polish my basics and learn Vitals. Going to rock in my Med school !

By David V

Nov 11, 2020

This course was very beneficial in giving a strong foundation on vital signs look forward to furthering course's in this series

By Jill L

Sep 1, 2020

Prof Connie lectures in a way that makes complicated information more digestable and memorable. Enjoyed the course throroughly!

By Christian T

Jun 5, 2020

The course is light yet enlightening, gives basics you need to know about vital signs and the systems behind it, and enjoyable.

By Vanessa C

Apr 2, 2020

Me gusto el contenido y lo didáctico del curso. Aunque no soy estudiante de medicina he entendido el contenido. Muchas gracias

By Ali S O

Sep 17, 2017

It is an excellent course that helps you understand the basics of the vital signs physiology, anatomy and clinical application.

By CECILIA A C V

Dec 10, 2022

Curso práctico y de fácil compresión. Contiene lo básico y más importante que deberáamos conocer acerca de los signos vitales.

By Sijad A

Oct 7, 2022

Really enjoyed it! Definitely would describe it as a helpful gateway into the world of medicine for those who are interested.

By Julien B

Aug 18, 2020

Dr Scanga is a great professor. She explains clearly and she knows how to use specific terms in a very easy way to understand.

By María d R

Nov 21, 2017

EXCELENTE CALIDAD DE ENSEÑANZA. MUY BUENA PEDAGOGÍA. ME GUSTARÍA QUE TENGA TODAS LAS CLASES CON SUBTITULO EN ESPAÑOL. GRACIAS!

By Fabian A

Sep 10, 2021

Thank you very much for your dedication and vocation of teaching. It was my first experience in this learning mode. Thanks.