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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 Liang D

Mar 16, 2018

It is helpful to learn these knowledges as a power lifting trainer.

By Lawzha S L

Dec 31, 2016

It was a really fun course to take and contained great information!

By Freki1900

Mar 25, 2016

It do help me a lot in the learning about essential signals. Thanks

By Leah H

Dec 20, 2022

Great overview of the vital signs. Easy to understand instruction.

By Kathryn P

Mar 5, 2021

Great course and review , good pace and lots of useful information

By Emma N

Jul 31, 2020

Doing the course as a summer activity, had lots of fun! Thank you!

By Marie-Eve B

May 18, 2020

Great way to learn more about vital signs or even just the basics.

By Shravanthi C

Mar 30, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Was not too heavy and overwhelming.

By Juan B

Jan 13, 2020

Thorough course to understand what the body is telling us and how.

By Heba A G

Dec 8, 2019

very useful for a medical student , I gained a lot of information.

By Okoro-agididbi a

Jun 28, 2019

i totally enjoyed every bit of the classes.thanks dr connie scanga

By Jairus G B P

Oct 26, 2017

Very informative, easy to understand, and well made presentations.

By Stacey K

May 2, 2017

great introductory course, loved the demonstrations and interviews

By Stephen

Feb 2, 2017

A brilliant introductiin. You have sparked my interest. Thank you!

By Luthfil A

Dec 20, 2016

As a medic, what I learnt here will be used in my day to day work.

By M D K L G

Aug 6, 2020

A very informative and important course for anyone. Thanks a lot!

By Carl G C

Jun 24, 2020

As a nursing student, this course is very helpful and insightful!

By Mariana D N H

Mar 6, 2018

It was absolutely amazing. One of the best courses I've followed!

By suganya

Mar 6, 2017

very useful to us. i learned so many details. thank you very much

By Harry C

Nov 12, 2016

Amazing Course - well detailed and thorough. Ideal for beginners.

By Shekoofeh r

Jan 2, 2023

i will really miss professor sconga♥️ it was really practical🙏

By Eugenia S

Feb 23, 2021

I learned many things I didn’t know. Very interesting. Thank you

By Tanya K

Oct 10, 2020

Exceptionally well put together!

I very much enjoyed this class .

By Deleted A

Oct 3, 2020

This was a great course to take and a lot to learn from as well.

By David C

Jun 7, 2020

Excellent Class!!! Really help me understand vital signs better.