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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 Hunar A

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Nov 9, 2016

very good corse

By Roger G V H

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Apr 9, 2016

great professor

By KHALED C A W

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Mar 28, 2016

Very didatical!

By Ahmad N

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Mar 3, 2016

Good Job All :)

By Anisha K

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Sep 28, 2024

Amazing course

By Karina I G

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Oct 18, 2023

Me gusto mucho

By Jason N

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May 5, 2023

Great learning

By عبدالله م

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Jan 2, 2023

thanks for you

By cheryl s

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Jan 21, 2021

it was great !

By NISA F

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Jul 30, 2020

Simply awesome

By Shirley K

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Jul 22, 2020

great course!

By ALI A B

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Jun 27, 2020

thanks so mach

By Khushi K

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Mar 5, 2018

Learned a lot!

By Tyler T

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Apr 9, 2016

Great course!!

By Jorge C

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Nov 22, 2024

Very helpful.

By Elena A P

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Sep 8, 2024

Great course.

By Lungile P

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Mar 9, 2022

IT IS HELPFUL

By Sheikha A

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Dec 27, 2021

great course

By Olena K

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Mar 9, 2021

Great course!

By Perla T L

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Feb 15, 2021

best course !

By Santty B

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May 5, 2019

nice course!!

By Marta B M

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Mar 21, 2017

very useafull

By Md A S R

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Jun 19, 2025

It's awesome

By Raymund P

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Nov 8, 2024

Very helpful

By EREBOR N O

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Aug 4, 2022

Great course