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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.

AN

May 8, 2020

I have learned a lot of things from this course. This course disclosed innumerable mysteries of human body that I didn't know earlier. I really enjoyed this course. Thanks for this wonderful content.

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By Ma E D L

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Nov 3, 2017

It´s a very interesting course with lots of examples, whicha are very clarifyng

By chaima n

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Dec 23, 2020

Thank you for providing me the opportunity to learn more about medical health.

By Nesrin H

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May 24, 2020

Very useful course, I enjoyed it very much and DR.Scanga is amazing. Thank you

By Tieu V

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Jan 12, 2020

this course is relly good for everybody who want to be a physician or nurse...

By Jhoseline P S

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Dec 11, 2019

Me sirvió de mucho para mis materias, conocer sobre mi cuerpo y como funciona.

By Ikram E

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Sep 27, 2017

its a great learning experience very clear explanation ,very excellent course

By Santiago P

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Aug 2, 2017

Two words to describe this course: Amazing and Useful. It will help you a lot.

By Hafsa N

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Mar 12, 2023

Really good for beginners and provides a clear understanding of the concepts.

By Emilio G R

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Sep 24, 2022

Amazing course! Learned a lot while enjoing the process. Dr Scanga is great.

By Narmeen S

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Dec 7, 2021

Very Informative! Recommended, specifically, for fresh high school graduates.

By INTAN I

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Jun 26, 2021

It's really helpful to understand vital sign. Thank you so much, dr. Scanga !

By Lu Y W

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Feb 4, 2021

I love how lecture outlines are provided at the start of each week's lessons.

By FEF

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Jul 6, 2020

I enjoyed it a lot. I think the information is really interesting and useful.

By Derrick K M

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Feb 2, 2020

This course has widen my knowledge in Vital Signs and how to work on patient.

By Jorine J

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Aug 2, 2016

Thank you so much to make it so understandable for me. I really enjoyed it :)

By Riccardo B

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Sep 26, 2023

Well organized course, I like very much the teaching method of dott. Scanga.

By David C

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Jul 24, 2023

Really in-depth course explaining Vital Signs and how they work in the body.

By Tamrat G

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Apr 16, 2023

I have learned a lot. Thanks Dr.Scanga for the way your teaching techniques.

By Mary J L

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Oct 7, 2021

comprehensive review of what I learned in nursing school in 1971- thank you!

By Carol L

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Oct 7, 2021

fantastic course I learnt so much..will be super hhappy to use at workplace

By Catherine D

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Oct 24, 2020

I completely enjoyed every class on this learning topic/topics, Vital signs.

By phuong t

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May 22, 2020

i think this course is very interesting and useful for students and doctors.

By movva h

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Apr 7, 2019

good course i have ever seen thanks to coursera for giving this in your list

By abdikadir m d

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Mar 8, 2019

i really liked this course its more understandable smart thanks to professor

By Ahmed M

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Aug 25, 2017

It was a great experience & I had a lot of fun & knowledge during the course