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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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Mar 18, 2021

Excollect. I have learnt so much. Thanks you so much.

By Ahmad A M

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Nov 17, 2020

Amazing course

U can improve your skills and knowledge

By Еміль А

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Sep 16, 2019

There`s very useful course, with very simple teaching

By Agaia T

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Feb 2, 2019

great set up and pace. VERY pleased with this course!

By Syed A U H

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Aug 7, 2022

One of the best courses I have completed on Coursera

By David A P

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Feb 28, 2022

Excellent course (instructor(s), videos, resources)!

By feven m

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Jan 11, 2021

Very educative and want to contact to The instructor

By brijesh n

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Jun 20, 2020

Best lectures format I have experienced on Coursera.

By Samantha D

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Jun 6, 2020

I really enjoyed this course and learned so much!!!!

By Guillaume A

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Jul 16, 2017

Now I understand what the body is telling us.... :-)

By Aditya H s

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Jun 11, 2017

very nice dr connie...liked the efforts and contents

By Dima S

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Nov 11, 2020

Very interesting course and very useful. I love it!

By Jesús A N L

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Dec 31, 2018

Excelente curso, les recomiendo a todos tomarlo !!!

By Nancy

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Dec 17, 2024

It great to know the basic heart function and pain

By Dhunu T

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Jul 17, 2024

It was very helpful and great teaching. Thank you.

By Lars E

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Apr 20, 2024

Excellent general overview on our body's functions

By Ndeye F

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Apr 5, 2022

thank you for your service.i truly appreciate it.

By Tran T N T

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Dec 4, 2021

It is great to better understand about vital signs

By Aditya K

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Jul 14, 2020

very educational and doesn't take much time at all

By LUDMILA B R D S

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Jun 15, 2020

the course is wonderful and the didactic is great.

By John M

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Dec 7, 2024

Amazing course, very informative, would reccomend

By Shrooq A A

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Sep 26, 2024

رائعة جدا كانت مراجعه سريعه لمعلوماتي التي اعرفها

By Angelescu I P

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Feb 7, 2023

Highly informative course. I really enjoyed this.

By Naved H

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Nov 11, 2022

ooutstanding course thanks you Coursera very much

By Karen J C R

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Nov 20, 2021

Excelente curso, brinda una muy buena información