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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 RITESH G

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Mar 27, 2016

Thank you. I had a great time relearning the basics and fundamentals again.

By Reinaldo V

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Aug 10, 2021

excelente, de mucha utilidad para todo personal de la rama de la medicina,

By Krishna S

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Jul 30, 2016

Excellent course!!! More informative, perfect materials and demonstration.

By Jenny M

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Aug 30, 2021

Amazing course, covers so much and is explained in smple terms. Thank you

By Jesus O P

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Jul 4, 2021

its a well stuctured and simple to understand course, i really enjoyed it

By Yee L W

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Apr 14, 2020

I really like the course and it refreshes what I had learnt in university

By Amer K

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Oct 29, 2018

For now, I'm so interesting and happy ti join this professional course.👌

By Simoni S

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Jul 20, 2017

I am a Physical Therapist, so it was really good to review some subjects.

By Jana M

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May 31, 2017

Very detailed and interesting. Highly recommended. Dr. Scanga is awesome.

By Debora D V R

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Jan 25, 2024

Interesting and well explained topics. Dr. Scanga made it easy to learn.

By Niva D

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Aug 21, 2020

All the information provided is of much benefit for our heath knowledge.

By Jean A

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May 1, 2020

This is an amazing course. I recommend it to anyone in the health field.

By Antonio H

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Jul 16, 2018

I enjoyed the course taught me a lot to apply to my medical aspirations.

By Armando

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Feb 7, 2018

This course was exceptional. Extremely detailed and very well explained.

By Pei S O

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May 28, 2017

A simple and quick introduction to understanding common medical symptoms

By Nataliia C

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May 2, 2020

The course was very interesting for me as for a beginner in the subject

By Ion P

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Apr 5, 2020

Excelent Teacher, Dr Connie Scanga. BIG Thanks! Great multimedia stuff.

By Naomi M H

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Sep 14, 2019

very in-depth and complete. I enjoyed the challenge of the assignments.

By Frank S

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Nov 19, 2017

Learned a lot. Excellent are the content organized and the instructors.

By Juan G C M

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Apr 22, 2016

Estoy aprendiendo mucho. Se los agradezco de corazón. Un fuerte abrazo.

By Zahra M

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Dec 12, 2016

My special thank to Dr. Scanga and her team for this wonderful course!

By MAHALAXMI C

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Dec 30, 2021

I enjoyed this course very much got refreshed with details forgotten.

By Osama A A E I

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Nov 10, 2021

Easy explamation and active engagement, I really enjoyed the course.

By Lorna M

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Oct 27, 2021

excellent course. Everyone should take this course. Wonderful review

By Kelly N T A

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Jul 1, 2021

Muy buena información, las actividades ayudan mucho a su comprensión.