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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....

Top reviews

BR

Sep 29, 2018

Yes, it is very useful to me and I will suggest to my friends to take this course. My sincere Thanks to Connie B. Scanga, PhD, she taken the all lecture clearly and her lecture was easy to understand.

AB

Jun 29, 2017

I really enjoyed to the professor and the idea of learning the material with her students. It made me feel as if I was in the classroom learning with them. She broke down the material in a great way.

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By John K C

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Apr 9, 2020

loved this course. I would suggest this to anyone that is looking for knowledge or interested in healthcare

By Marie-France B

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Mar 27, 2020

I enjoyed this course very much! Dr.Scanga breaks everything down for everyone to understand. Learned a lot!

By Warren w

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Dec 5, 2020

This was an amazing course. I have learnt a lot and I would think everyone who made it possible. Thank you.

By Maftuna S

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May 8, 2020

Incredibly educational and engaging course! Thank you professor Connie B. Scanga and the rest of the team.

By Usman A

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Apr 2, 2020

I love the course & the way of teaching ... I enjoyed learning as it improves my concepts about Vital Signs

By Miriam R

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Dec 1, 2016

Thorough and useful information presented in a hands-on, practical manner. I very much enjoyed this course!

By Abubakar A

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Nov 3, 2023

I enjoyed the course and also learned a lot from the Professor. She's incredible and the best in the line.

By Adeniran o

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Oct 19, 2020

This course is very helpful as it runs through the basics of vital signs. It is also easy to understand.

By Noor u a

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Apr 23, 2020

This course helped me understand some of very beneficial terms that will help me in my academic progress.

By Lulu H

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Jul 27, 2016

Incredible professor, perfect pace, very educational! Best online course I've ever come across. Thank you!

By Erika T

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Oct 28, 2021

Fantastic, very thorough but easy to digest the information. Congratulations on providing a great course.

By Jean M

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Nov 9, 2020

Thank you DR Scanga-it was so simple listening to your teaching. Wish i had you as a teacher 50 yrs ago

By junior o

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Sep 11, 2020

É um ótimo curso e de extrema importância recomendo a todos que faça por e muito bom e ótimas explicações

By JYOTHSNAVI T

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Aug 24, 2020

Excellent course, well structured and explanation is lucid and clear.Useful for medicos and para medics.

By mateo

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Jun 21, 2020

I´m 16 years old this was a verry well explained course, I really enjoied it and im glad that I took it.

By Badrinarayanan S

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Jul 2, 2017

It was explained in a manner that could be easily visualized and comprehended. Thank you Dr.Connie Scanga

By Anand V I M

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Mar 3, 2017

Lectures were excellent and easy to follow. The content also gave me a great insight into the human body.

By maria j a

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Apr 19, 2016

Excelente curso. Todo el contenido fue muy claro y útil para repasar o incluso para iniciarse en el tema.

By ELIAS I C R

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Apr 10, 2021

EXCELLENT course. I learned a lot. I like the subjects, the references and ALL discussions and examples.

By Sharan K

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Sep 27, 2020

Great course to learn about what you will be accessing patients on in the future of your medical career.

By Betzabeth T

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Aug 27, 2020

¡excelente curso! es una manera fácil y dinámica para aprender sobre la fisiología de los signos vitales

By jay v

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Jun 10, 2023

it made the topic very simple but all the essential information were given & well explained. thank you.

By Renan T L

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Apr 13, 2022

Excelente curso. Recomendo a todos os profissionais de saúde que desejam se aperfeicoar acerca do tema.

By yim f H

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Oct 9, 2021

Great peresentation of difficult topics. Thank you for making the study of vital signs comprehensible.

By Orlando E M

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Jun 2, 2021

Im chemical and its ok. i will like to know more about pharmacology, the course was excelent thank you.