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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

JC

Jul 5, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. It was very well taught and I particularly liked the way that it was done within a classroom setting, rather than just the lecturer talking to camera. I also learnt a lot

FL

Dec 7, 2021

Dr. Scanga's approach on consistently relating the organ structure to its function makes it easier to remember. Her examples are easy to relate to which makes me appreciate the subject content more.

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By Claudio G

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May 2, 2020

Excellent course, I recommended it to all my colleagues!!

By jala s

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Mar 9, 2018

Simple explanation for most essential and complex concept

By Isabella S F

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May 29, 2016

Maravilhoso! Infelizmente o o certificado não é gratuito.

By MUHAMMADGHAZIAHMAD A

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Sep 5, 2023

I benefited from my experience a lot, thanks to Coursera

By Romain C

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Jul 17, 2022

Very good course, thank you to Dr Scanga and his team.

By Opeyemi A

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Jul 7, 2021

It's was so interactive which made it easy to asimulate.

By Papattranan D

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Jun 9, 2021

This couse made me understand about v/s . Great couse.

By Maria B

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Sep 29, 2020

Very informative course..... I'm actually learning a lot

By RAJESH K

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Aug 16, 2020

Great Course! for a beginner in the world of Human Body.

By David C S

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May 15, 2020

Muchas Gracias a la Profesora Scanga por sus enseñanzas.

By Kybzaim L

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Jan 23, 2018

I really did understand his course. And also enjoyed it!

By Rawa N

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Mar 20, 2024

it's very useful for public information cognition ....

By Rosemarie R

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Jun 11, 2023

Excellent and engaging Connie throughout - thank you :)

By Daniele G

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Jul 11, 2021

Interesting, well presented and easy to keep notes from

By Ahmed H

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Jul 12, 2020

the course was so helpful and useful. Naomi was so cute

By Farhan R S

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Jun 6, 2020

Probably the best online course that I have taken, yet.

By Ana M C M

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Apr 20, 2020

Very interesting and exciting even if not in the field.

By Kevin I A C

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Jan 7, 2020

Very good as a reminder and useful for medical students

By Joseph A C

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Oct 19, 2017

Si je n'ai pas de carte de crédit comment je peux payée

By Lynn M

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Oct 29, 2022

Great course! Enjoyed it very much and learned a lot.

By Viana A

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Apr 8, 2020

Great course and a amazing introduction to vital signs

By 刘俊

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Feb 22, 2020

Well structed course, a new way to see the body signs.

By Ekaterina S

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May 26, 2017

Thank you for enlightenment you gave me, Dr. Scanga!))

By Sunil A

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Oct 8, 2016

Excellent primer on vital signs. Recommend it strongly

By jay m

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Oct 19, 2023

the learson were very well presented and I loved them