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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 Ion P

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Apr 5, 2020

Excelent Teacher, Dr Connie Scanga. BIG Thanks! Great multimedia stuff.

By Naomi M H

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Sep 14, 2019

very in-depth and complete. I enjoyed the challenge of the assignments.

By Frank S

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Nov 19, 2017

Learned a lot. Excellent are the content organized and the instructors.

By Juan G C M

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Apr 22, 2016

Estoy aprendiendo mucho. Se los agradezco de corazón. Un fuerte abrazo.

By Zahra M

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Dec 12, 2016

My special thank to Dr. Scanga and her team for this wonderful course!

By MAHALAXMI C

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Dec 30, 2021

I enjoyed this course very much got refreshed with details forgotten.

By Osama I

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Nov 10, 2021

Easy explamation and active engagement, I really enjoyed the course.

By Lorna M

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Oct 27, 2021

excellent course. Everyone should take this course. Wonderful review

By Kelly N T A

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Jul 1, 2021

Muy buena información, las actividades ayudan mucho a su comprensión.

By Katharine N

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Apr 6, 2021

Awesome course! Connie B. Scanga, PhD, is an outstanding instructor.

By JJ C

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Mar 21, 2021

One of the most enjoyable courses thus far. Learning many new things.

By Krish S P

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Jul 8, 2020

this is an excellent course to understand the normal basic processes.

By Elizabeth G

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Oct 14, 2017

I really enjoyed the information presented and it was easy to follow.

By Güneş E

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Sep 12, 2017

It was one of the best and informative courses i've took on coursera.

By Minawar S

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Sep 13, 2021

Great and tough subject made simple, easy and entertaining to learn!

By Helena S

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Jun 30, 2021

Excelente cada explicacion, ejemplos y la dinamica de los assesment.

By Laura P

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May 4, 2020

Amazing course! I learned so much, and the professors were the best.

By Valquíria R A

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Jul 28, 2017

Maravilhoso curso nota mil, foi muito bom fazer este curso. Parabens

By Ricardo A B

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Aug 16, 2016

Different perspectives, very interesting and informative! Thank you!

By Kanthan S

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Aug 14, 2023

A very helpful course for learning in detail about the vital signs.

By João

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Mar 4, 2022

Excellent teaching course, easy to understand and very interesting.

By Shereen K Z

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Jan 30, 2022

The course contents were explained in a simple and interesting way.

By Lisa-Ann B

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Nov 25, 2021

Excellent course. Dr. Scanga is very articulate and easy to follow.

By Zornitsa P P

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Jun 9, 2021

Great course, I've learn a lot and i enjoyed it so much! Thank you.

By ORTENCA D

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Nov 12, 2019

It was a very useful and practical course . Thank you Prof. Scanga.