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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 Bruce N

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Aug 28, 2022

Could not get through the first week of class as the audio was very poor. Sometimes very loud and sometimes almost no sound at all. This might be a good class but this needs to be fixed.

By reine r r

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Nov 7, 2017

the content was what i was looking for to update but i used other material sources to actually do it because the course delivery here was too conventional and therefore quite boring.

By Faith O

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Aug 3, 2023

It is exceptional gaining more knowledge through Coursera. I am glad I enrolled to take this course.

By Imelda A S

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Mar 28, 2020

no se ingles y los archivos de lectura están en ingles,

By Adam M

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Oct 11, 2017

Not really challenging, easy, solid basis.

By Michelle C

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Jul 3, 2024

Sound is too low to hear properly.

By Alejandro J O

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Sep 22, 2022

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By Raymond F

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Nov 3, 2020

I don't want to be a nurse, I just wanted a basic understanding of my vital signs. This course is for someone who should be in nursing school. You will learn copious amounts of Latin that you will never use in your normal life.

I have completed many courses on Coursera, and this is the first time that I would NOT recommend taking this to anyone for any reason. If you are interested in this course, go to medical school.

By Randy C

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May 25, 2016

The videos were unwatchable. Thank goodness for the transcripts.

You mean the amateurish/contrived/phony/staged question and answer type format?

!!! Exactly !!!

By Eileen A

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Mar 21, 2017

Using text editor is awkward to read the doc.X files on a Mac . I have no idea what a SRT file is so I am not comfortable downloading a file of this type.

By Brian W

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Oct 19, 2020

Unable to download a certificate, major PIA after completing course!!! Unable to contact anyone from coursera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By David F P S

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Sep 22, 2016

La universidad me pide el certificado gratuito y no me lo dan por no pagar 50 Dolares

By Paula M

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Jun 4, 2018

Format was not the best for communicating the information

By D P

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Sep 5, 2017

None of the vidoes are working.

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By MARIAM A S

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Nov 20, 2022

lovely