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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 Priya P

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Oct 11, 2021

Wishing for similiar more courses by Prof. Connie Scanga

By L M

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Aug 18, 2021

Well done, comprehensive & very informational! Thank you!

By Pablo G

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Jul 5, 2020

Very well structured material and extraordinary instructor

By okorie o

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May 9, 2020

It was a very practical and informative course, thank you.

By Lisa-mari O

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Apr 11, 2020

excellent recap on all the important basics to vital signs

By Kelly H

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Mar 27, 2020

Great basic understanding of what's going on in your body.

By Lloyd J C

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Dec 28, 2018

Excellent teaching and presentation of difficult concepts.

By Jorge E G D L

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Nov 3, 2017

So recommended! Excellent material, very clear and useful.

By Shoola D

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May 17, 2016

Brilliant professor Connie Scanga! Very interesting course

By Thin N T H

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Sep 15, 2021

I have learnt numerous knowledge from this course indeed.

By Claudio G

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May 2, 2020

Excellent course, I recommended it to all my colleagues!!

By jala s

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Mar 9, 2018

Simple explanation for most essential and complex concept

By Isabella S F

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May 28, 2016

Maravilhoso! Infelizmente o o certificado não é gratuito.

By MUHAMMADGHAZIAHMAD A

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Sep 4, 2023

I benefited from my experience a lot, thanks to Coursera

By Romain C

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Jul 17, 2022

Very good course, thank you to Dr Scanga and his team.

By Opeyemi A

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Jul 7, 2021

It's was so interactive which made it easy to asimulate.

By Papattranan D

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Jun 9, 2021

This couse made me understand about v/s . Great couse.

By Maria B

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Sep 28, 2020

Very informative course..... I'm actually learning a lot

By RAJESH K

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Aug 16, 2020

Great Course! for a beginner in the world of Human Body.

By David C S

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May 15, 2020

Muchas Gracias a la Profesora Scanga por sus enseñanzas.

By Kybzaim L

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Jan 23, 2018

I really did understand his course. And also enjoyed it!

By Rawa N

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Mar 20, 2024

it's very useful for public information cognition ....

By Rosemarie R

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Jun 10, 2023

Excellent and engaging Connie throughout - thank you :)

By Daniele G

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Jul 11, 2021

Interesting, well presented and easy to keep notes from

By Ahmed H

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Jul 12, 2020

the course was so helpful and useful. Naomi was so cute