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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 luci g

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Feb 24, 2022

Excellent course, I was left wanting to learn more and more with Dr. Scanga. Thanks!

By Paulina A S C

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Mar 16, 2021

Muy buen curso, dinamico y me encanto como explicaba la Dra. junto con sus ayudante.

By Karla W

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Mar 2, 2020

I enjoyed learning in this course and I know it will help me in my nursing practice.

By JOSE M G

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Jan 30, 2018

Great. It is giving me an insight to our body in a very plain way. Easy to follow...

By Duy V

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Jul 12, 2017

it has manythings about anatomy and phisiology so you can understand about medicien.

By Nourhan R A M

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Aug 22, 2024

Very helpful course. Information was organized properly and was easy to understand.

By Albert M R

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May 24, 2024

Thank you very much Dr. Scanga. I was a great course and a pleasure listening you.

By Kimberly Z

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Oct 18, 2023

very amazing course . i enjoyed it. It is well structured . i highly recommend it.

By Erika S

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Nov 30, 2021

Fantastic! The most interactive and beneficial online course that Ive ever taken!!

By Grace I

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Apr 13, 2021

Concepts are made very clear and easily understood. I will recommend it to friends

By Patricia T

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Jul 20, 2020

It's very informative and easy to follow!!! The professors explain the course well.

By SARAHI C C

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Jun 25, 2020

Very professional and focused on easy learning Ms Scanga has real talent to teach .

By Abish R

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Oct 20, 2019

this is amazing course!! i learned the importance of the vital signs and how works.

By Arlin G

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Sep 16, 2018

Hi,

I am Arlin George, I would like to thank you for giving such a wonderful course.

By Mary G A D

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Apr 1, 2025

This course helped me understand vital signs, and that is why I continue to study!

By Júlia V

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Nov 27, 2024

It was quite interesting, offering a bit more than high school. Good for revising.

By Diana L

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Jan 3, 2022

I could learn from Dr. Scanga all day long! She's great! Such a wonderful course!

By Anonymous A

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Dec 9, 2020

I love this course! It is very informative and helpful! I learned so much from it!

By Jayne M R

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Oct 4, 2020

Excellent review with updates since I went to nursing school! Love the instructor!

By Luana C

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May 6, 2020

I really enjoyed this course , I would do it again ! thank you very much Connie xx

By mubeena b

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Oct 22, 2018

it is an excellent course i have ever taken. thank you for such an amazing course.

By Holly S

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Mar 6, 2017

Very good class. I really enjoyed it because I am interested in this type of field

By Sara B

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Jun 1, 2020

This was a awesome course, i enjoyed the lessons and material as well as the labs

By Dada, K J

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May 26, 2020

It’s a very beautiful course. It made me more vast in my knowledge of vital signs