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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.

JA

Oct 10, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. It looked at vital signs in a really different view from the traditional ways of looking at it and it was really informative. The practical sessions too were great. Nice!

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By Lulu H

Jul 27, 2016

Incredible professor, perfect pace, very educational! Best online course I've ever come across. Thank you!

By Usama T

May 7, 2024

It wasn't just informative but also well-presented if you want to keep your audience engaged in learning.

By Erika T

Oct 28, 2021

Fantastic, very thorough but easy to digest the information. Congratulations on providing a great course.

By Jean M

Nov 9, 2020

Thank you DR Scanga-it was so simple listening to your teaching. Wish i had you as a teacher 50 yrs ago

By Ailton o

Sep 11, 2020

É um ótimo curso e de extrema importância recomendo a todos que faça por e muito bom e ótimas explicações

By JYOTHSNAVI T

Aug 24, 2020

Excellent course, well structured and explanation is lucid and clear.Useful for medicos and para medics.

By mateo

Jun 21, 2020

I´m 16 years old this was a verry well explained course, I really enjoied it and im glad that I took it.

By Badrinarayanan S

Jul 2, 2017

It was explained in a manner that could be easily visualized and comprehended. Thank you Dr.Connie Scanga

By Anand V I M

Mar 3, 2017

Lectures were excellent and easy to follow. The content also gave me a great insight into the human body.

By maria j a

Apr 19, 2016

Excelente curso. Todo el contenido fue muy claro y útil para repasar o incluso para iniciarse en el tema.

By ELIAS I C R

Apr 10, 2021

EXCELLENT course. I learned a lot. I like the subjects, the references and ALL discussions and examples.

By Sharan K

Sep 27, 2020

Great course to learn about what you will be accessing patients on in the future of your medical career.

By Betzabeth T

Aug 27, 2020

¡excelente curso! es una manera fácil y dinámica para aprender sobre la fisiología de los signos vitales

By jay v

Jun 10, 2023

it made the topic very simple but all the essential information were given & well explained. thank you.

By Renan T L

Apr 13, 2022

Excelente curso. Recomendo a todos os profissionais de saúde que desejam se aperfeicoar acerca do tema.

By yim f H

Oct 9, 2021

Great peresentation of difficult topics. Thank you for making the study of vital signs comprehensible.

By Orlando E M

Jun 2, 2021

Im chemical and its ok. i will like to know more about pharmacology, the course was excelent thank you.

By Raimundo A M

Feb 10, 2019

This is a very illustrative course!

And the quizz goes directly to the point! The teachers are note ten!

By Janice S

Mar 6, 2021

helped me understand the human body a liltle more better and got a better understanding on vital signs

By Adarsh “ R

Mar 20, 2018

Excellent course. Really enjoyed it with all the lab demonstrations and the various examples provided.

By Shivalika B

Feb 15, 2017

It is an excellent course and perfect for people who have an interest in human anatomy and physiology.

By Joanna Z

May 22, 2017

I enjoyed the course. Great for people at introductory level like me... Thanks for sharing knowledge!

By Galaxy 7

Jul 2, 2024

Everyone should try to understand "What the Body is Telling us", It's a must to do course I must say

By natalia c

Feb 14, 2024

amazing course with a lot of information and excellent explanation of each topic, thank you so much.

By Sheila B

Oct 12, 2022

The course was explained well. Thank you so much that help me understand the basic of vital signs.