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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.

TA

Aug 15, 2018

Great Course ! It provides important information regarding anatomy and physiology of the main systems in our body. The video lectures are very interactive and Dr. Scanga has a great ability to teach.

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By Raimundo A M

Feb 10, 2019

This is a very illustrative course!

And the quizz goes directly to the point! The teachers are note ten!

By Janice S

Mar 6, 2021

helped me understand the human body a liltle more better and got a better understanding on vital signs

By Adarsh

Mar 20, 2018

Excellent course. Really enjoyed it with all the lab demonstrations and the various examples provided.

By Shivalika B

Feb 15, 2017

It is an excellent course and perfect for people who have an interest in human anatomy and physiology.

By Joanna Z

May 22, 2017

I enjoyed the course. Great for people at introductory level like me... Thanks for sharing knowledge!

By NataliaCaero Q

Feb 14, 2024

amazing course with a lot of information and excellent explanation of each topic, thank you so much.

By Sheila B

Oct 12, 2022

The course was explained well. Thank you so much that help me understand the basic of vital signs.

By Darryl L

May 1, 2016

Very informative and very helpful in beginning to understand important and essential body functions.

By Michelle H

Jul 20, 2021

I learned so much in this course. Loved it! I can definitely understand signs my body is sending.

By Ildiko C

Oct 3, 2020

Great Course!

I would certainly would recommend to anybody who is interested in healthcare courses.

By Pascal B

May 29, 2020

Very informational! Good packaged and not that impossible to grasp.

Tests are fair and well written.

By Noor A

Jul 2, 2023

it was one of the most interesting and beneficial journey i have ever had

thanks for all the teams

By Krittika S

May 13, 2020

Thank you so much Dr. Scanga, the course was such a great opportunity and I learned a lot from it!

By Titilayo F

Nov 5, 2021

Professor Scanga was excellent with her explanations and the course was very easy to understand.

By Irving E G

Feb 20, 2021

I am really pleased with the great ability to pass on the knowledge by Dr. Scanga.

Many successes

By surya p

Nov 8, 2020

thank you coursera for this oppurtunity..

thank you dr.connie scanga,,,course was amazing

THANK YOU

By Prateet P

Jun 13, 2020

Very informative, educative & well explained..... Interesting demonstrations... Well organized...

By Stephanie L

May 13, 2020

One of the clearest and most engaging MOOCs I've taken - thank you! Professor Scanga is terrific.

By Ana M C

Feb 12, 2019

Buenisimoo!!!!!! Lastima que los vídeos la mayoría no están traducido al español mi lengua madre.

By Sharon L

Jul 25, 2017

Loved Dr. Scanga's, and the other professor's, lectures very much. Not only informative, but fun!

By Julie S

Oct 12, 2023

Excellent Professors! It not only gave me a refresher, but I also learned so much more as well.

By Marisela A

Oct 1, 2019

I loved dra, Sacanga!!! Thanks so much, was very pleasant to learn with you, keep it that way :)

By Charles C D

Dec 19, 2023

Un excellent cours expliqué de façon simple et des professeurs qui aiment ce qu'elles font 👍🏽

By vanessa C G

Nov 6, 2021

Amaizing! It's a very well structured course with clear communication by Connie B. Scanga, PhD.

By fatemeh r

Nov 27, 2020

The way Dr.scanga held the MOOC like a real classroom helped me comprehend the contents better.