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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 Ndeye F

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Apr 5, 2022

thank you for your service.i truly appreciate it.

By Tran T N T

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Dec 3, 2021

It is great to better understand about vital signs

By Aditya K

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Jul 14, 2020

very educational and doesn't take much time at all

By LUDMILA B R D S

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Jun 14, 2020

the course is wonderful and the didactic is great.

By Angelescu I P

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Feb 7, 2023

Highly informative course. I really enjoyed this.

By Naved H

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Nov 11, 2022

ooutstanding course thanks you Coursera very much

By Karen J C R

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Nov 20, 2021

Excelente curso, brinda una muy buena información

By Yash

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Sep 27, 2020

Very well explained, concise, and easy to follow.

By Joseph F

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Apr 15, 2020

LOVED it and Dr. Scanga! Would recommend to all !

By Tatsat M

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Oct 6, 2019

Awesome course

Which increase my diagnosis skills

By Cynthia C

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May 18, 2019

It sure was a great refresher after over 40 years

By LENKA G

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Feb 7, 2019

loved all the information and speed of the course

By Kinga S

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Oct 16, 2018

Great course, very informative and comprehensive.

By Sandra C

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Jun 8, 2018

It is a great course. I really enjoy it. Thanks!!

By Marit B

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Feb 19, 2017

I really enjoyed this course. It was interesting!

By Carlos F F M

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Apr 9, 2016

Excelente curso. Fácil, did Digno de 5 estrellas.

By Dayanna C C

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Aug 23, 2022

Muy interesante ested curso sobre signos vitales

By Faith O

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Jul 5, 2022

I'm truly happy with the outcome of my learning.

By Carlos M J

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Apr 14, 2022

It was a great course. I learned and enjoyed it.

By Ojo B

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Nov 17, 2021

This course is an eye opener,i really enjoyed it

By Zahra B

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Sep 14, 2021

This course has been practical and informative.

By Marília d S F

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Sep 21, 2020

Curso bastante completo e objetivo. Recomendo!!!

By Dina R

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Jul 29, 2020

This was so useful for me , thank you so much ♥️

By mais h

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Jul 10, 2020

Thanks for your great way to provide information

By Saurav P

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May 26, 2020

Very well crafted course. Instructor is awesome.