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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

JC

Jul 5, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. It was very well taught and I particularly liked the way that it was done within a classroom setting, rather than just the lecturer talking to camera. I also learnt a lot

FL

Dec 7, 2021

Dr. Scanga's approach on consistently relating the organ structure to its function makes it easier to remember. Her examples are easy to relate to which makes me appreciate the subject content more.

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By Kristina L

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Jul 8, 2021

Great course, I learned a lot

By Luna A B

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Sep 4, 2020

Thankssss!!!!! Awesome course

By Isabell G

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Jun 4, 2020

Es una excelenete herramienta

By Paola M G

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Jan 2, 2019

very helpful, I learned a lot

By Maria L

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Dec 13, 2016

Really nice work.Very helpful

By Daniel S

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Jul 13, 2016

Absolutely LOVE THIS! AMAZING

By ELIANA P E D

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Nov 17, 2024

Buen curso, muy claro todo.

By Ikwuegbu C

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Oct 13, 2024

I AM GLAD I TOOK THIS COURSE

By Ma. C M P

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Jul 8, 2021

I gain alot of knowledge....

By Evelyn A

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May 2, 2020

loved learning something new

By Bartlomiej C

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Apr 16, 2017

Powerful dose of knowledge !

By meysam g

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Mar 27, 2023

thanks for this nice course

By Eric L

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Jul 4, 2022

One of the best professors!

By Ganaa

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May 20, 2022

very helpful course; thanks

By DW D

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Jan 25, 2021

Well written and presented.

By Matheus F

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Jul 24, 2020

Obrigado pela oportunidade!

By Boroumand Z

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Jun 14, 2020

outstanding way of teaching

By francisco j M

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Mar 1, 2020

Excellent in every aspects!

By Suooda F

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Sep 14, 2017

Awesome course :) thank you

By Alvaro

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Jun 27, 2017

muy buen curso, recomendado

By Ernesto C

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Jun 21, 2017

Well understood! Thank you!

By JULIA C Y

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Nov 4, 2024

I learned a lot, thank you

By Alban N

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May 3, 2023

Merci pour cette formation

By Shaima M A

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Mar 18, 2022

It Was Perfect Experiment