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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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JA

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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!

DO

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I struggled in the beginning, but, as the course progressed I improved. Dr. Scanga and the teaching staff were awesome. Encouraging students and tossing in humor made the course interesting for me.

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By Diego Z

Oct 20, 2020

It's a very good way to learn about the basic things that you'll need for a healthcare career

By Trisha S

May 13, 2020

Dr.Scanga explains everything really well and the course overall is very easy to understand!!

By Fabienne S

Nov 17, 2018

Very informative and well done, I would love to have more repetition through out the course.

By Suhaila B

Aug 15, 2021

its so easy, and clear most the informations i was already know it. so it help for revition

By Eduardo F D

Feb 10, 2021

What a great course! Thank you for this learning experience, I will definitely recommend it.

By Lily H

Jul 19, 2020

I Loved it! I wish there were more vital signs taught but the material was taught perfectly!

By Sergiu

Apr 28, 2018

Great course, very helpful for a better understanding of the systems driving the human body.

By Bryony M

Jun 28, 2016

Covers the basics and explains everything really well. Don't get down in unnecessary detail.

By Maqbool H Q

Dec 19, 2020

The course was informatory Dr. Connie Scanga is a remarkable teacher.

Sincerely,

Maq Qureshi

By omar j

Oct 26, 2020

excellent explanation of each topic

I am very happy for everything I learned in this course

By Bernard K H L

May 3, 2020

Thanks for the great course. I learn a lot from this course to apply in my sports coaching.

By Karla A P r

Mar 18, 2019

Excellent teachers and make the understanding of the human body and signs really aprochable

By 전영우

Oct 9, 2016

A great chance to review the basics of vital signs. Recommended for those who need to study

By Deleted A

Aug 7, 2021

A very informative course. Absolutely enjoyed Coonie's lecture videos and lab explanations

By Viswanathan

Jun 6, 2021

possibly the problems faced in these areas and what sort of care could have been outlined.

By Alba R A M

Feb 24, 2021

Muy buen curso para los estudiantes de las carreras relacionadas con la salud. Me encantó!

By Sofia Z

Nov 23, 2020

So interesting and well explained. O loved the teacher! Congrats for these amazing course!

By Leonardo P d A

Mar 24, 2016

It's a great course. We learn many things about the life function with a look into a body.

By May A K

Apr 15, 2024

Teaching style is interactive and interesting. I never lose my attention to the teaching.

By Fizza R

Apr 21, 2022

a very helpful and interesting corse, i enjoyed learning each and every bit of it. thanks

By Ngoc T T

Mar 28, 2022

It help me better understanding about vital signs, from anatomy, physiology to pathology.

By Bilal A

Aug 7, 2023

Amazing and informative course, really helpful to cop with the problems about your body.

By E-lesson I

Aug 28, 2022

The course was top-notch. thank you. i love the fact that it is a discussion based class

By Kathleen E

Aug 8, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Dr. Scanga does a fantastic job covering the material.