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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....

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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 José E S Z

Mar 22, 2019

Excelente curso, mi agradecimiento para los profesores y para todos los que hacen posible este curso, que Dios los bendiga

By An N

Jan 5, 2018

Clear, easy to understand and moves at a good pace. I enjoyed studying about the vital signs and would like to learn more!

By Marco A

Dec 26, 2016

Wonderful course, so well done in all its contents and videos.

Clear and useful in all its parts.

Prof Scanga is terrific!

By Mary G W

Dec 29, 2021

This course was incredibly helpful and Doctor Scanga's teaching was wonderful. I highly recommend this course to anyone!!

By Zaira V Z G

Aug 29, 2020

This was an amazing course. I think that the format is directed to anybody who truly wants to learn. Thank you so much!!!

By Jennifer P

Jun 15, 2020

Very helpful course! Goes into detail with everything and the use of medical terms will definitely help me in the future.

By Lisiane S

Aug 28, 2018

The course is great for students and also to review anatomy, physiology and vital signs.

I highly recommend these course.

By Jamile J

May 28, 2017

Great course for Allied Health students getting ready to starts clinical rotations and need to review a couple of topics.

By James M

Apr 30, 2021

I feel in love with learning again because of this course. The team was amazing! Prof, I wonder if you've done more here

By Leonardo R M d S

Apr 4, 2020

Um ótimo curso! Com uma bela abordagem didática. É um divisor de águas para que gosta de estar além da média, do básico.

By Victoria

Sep 1, 2017

The course gave a very insightful and thorough overview of vital signs. I was pleased with information and presentation.

By Laura C

Jun 21, 2017

Este es un curso conciso y preciso. Explican muy bien y a pesar de no dominar el ingles perfectamente, lo pude entender.

By Αριστοτέλης Ψ

Oct 15, 2024

Επεξηγηματικό. Με απλά λόγια δίνει πληροφορίες ανατομίας και φυσιολογίας που μπορούν να εφαρμοστούν στην κλινική πράξη.

By Davud S

May 9, 2023

It was perfect course! Thanks everyone, who take part there. Continue in the same spirit. Waiting for the next courses.

By Gutiérrez M I

Sep 30, 2021

Tenia en mente cosas muy basicas de este curso pero terminó sorprendeindome y aprendí muchisimo más de lo que esperaba

By Julie S

Nov 22, 2020

I enjoyed this course as it was very clear and easy to understand. The professor did a great job explaining everything.

By Kevin T

Oct 14, 2020

I found this course greatly improved my understanding of vital signs. I recommend this course for all nursing students.

By Pamella F F d G

Apr 29, 2020

Awesome, a great course to learn about simple vital signs... Also, to improve the medical vocabulary. I enjoyed a lot.

By Sajeela R

Apr 15, 2018

Its a great learning opportunity to know more about body, in a very short period of course. complete and authentic info

By Rosa M M L

Feb 9, 2022

Excelente curso, los conocimientos adquiridos son esenciales para realizar una buena valoración de los signos vitales.

By taylor e

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Scanga is like the best teacher online. When I do my classes, explained everything very well. She is just amazing

By Sarah K

Jun 24, 2020

It was an amazing course. It started off from basics and went into enough detail to understand the physical phenomenon

By Ilan S

May 27, 2020

I enjoyed the course very much. It give a good insight on vital signs and what is happening during care provider visit

By Aneta T

May 3, 2019

Very interesting and informative. The nice pace with questions at the end of each video to memorize better. Thank you!

By Pauline B

Feb 8, 2019

excellent for beginner or pro. Dr. Scanga explains things thoroughly and clearly. Is excellent teacher

Pauline Bennett