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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 INTAN I

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Jun 26, 2021

It's really helpful to understand vital sign. Thank you so much, dr. Scanga !

By Lu Y W

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Feb 4, 2021

I love how lecture outlines are provided at the start of each week's lessons.

By FEF

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Jul 6, 2020

I enjoyed it a lot. I think the information is really interesting and useful.

By Derrick K M

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Feb 2, 2020

This course has widen my knowledge in Vital Signs and how to work on patient.

By Jorine J

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Aug 2, 2016

Thank you so much to make it so understandable for me. I really enjoyed it :)

By Aibar B

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Aug 23, 2024

I have learned lots of things thanks to this course!! Tutors are the best!!!

By Riccardo B

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Sep 26, 2023

Well organized course, I like very much the teaching method of dott. Scanga.

By David C

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Jul 24, 2023

Really in-depth course explaining Vital Signs and how they work in the body.

By Tamrat G

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Apr 16, 2023

I have learned a lot. Thanks Dr.Scanga for the way your teaching techniques.

By Mary J L

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Oct 7, 2021

comprehensive review of what I learned in nursing school in 1971- thank you!

By Carol L

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Oct 7, 2021

fantastic course I learnt so much..will be super hhappy to use at workplace

By Catherine D

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Oct 24, 2020

I completely enjoyed every class on this learning topic/topics, Vital signs.

By phuong t

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May 22, 2020

i think this course is very interesting and useful for students and doctors.

By Movva H v

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Apr 7, 2019

good course i have ever seen thanks to coursera for giving this in your list

By abdikadir m d

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Mar 8, 2019

i really liked this course its more understandable smart thanks to professor

By Ahmed M

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Aug 25, 2017

It was a great experience & I had a lot of fun & knowledge during the course

By Lisette M

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Jul 20, 2017

This course is AMAZING! Feel so privileged to learn from it. Great material!

By polaris p

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May 27, 2017

GRACIAS ME AYUDO MUCHOA COMPRENDER EN ALGO EL CUERPO HUMANO QUE UNO TIENE...

By Juan C G P

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Mar 25, 2023

Great introduction to the human anatomy and its most important vital signs!

By Deleted A

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Nov 17, 2022

I enjoyed this course and my dreams about education are finally coming true

By hiba m

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Jan 31, 2021

helped me a lot. All the thanks to doctor Scanga fro this marvelous course.

By Linora M

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Nov 25, 2020

Dr Scanga's explanation was perfection. I wish she was my real life teacher

By joan s b l

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Sep 26, 2020

Very informative and helpful for basic and yet important medical activities

By Marino A

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May 8, 2020

Excellent course! I will recommend it to all my colleagues!

Thanks a lot!!!!

By Sejal

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May 3, 2020

Easy to understand in short videos. Prof. Scanga explains the topics well.