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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 Mohammad A

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Mar 2, 2019

it was realy a nice experiance i am so glad that i was able to get this course and so thankfull

By Abigail S

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Feb 4, 2019

Un excelente curso para reforzar conocimientos e incluso para aprender más sobre nuestro cuerpo

By Patricia O S

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Jul 19, 2016

These teachers are amazing. I wish they were my teachers when I was studying biology at school.

By Juju E A

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Apr 16, 2016

Thank you Dr. Scanga. "Vital Sign" is great and I learn a lot. Waiting for the next course.. :)

By Sunila A

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Jun 29, 2023

Thankyou so much coursera Dr scanga is amazing tutor How happily she taught everything Great!

By JOAO T B F

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Feb 16, 2023

The course is really good! I loved the classes, but I'd like to take this subject more deeply.

By Kenneth L L J

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Jul 2, 2022

As a practicing EMT, I no longer take vital signs as a chore but actually understand them now.

By Silvia Y C L

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May 30, 2022

Es un curso muy práctico y completo. Explicado de una manera muy sencillo y fácil de entender.

By Durre S A

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Jan 7, 2021

Thanks for the great efforts ,it was really a good experience and it was really really helpful

By Susan M

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Aug 25, 2020

Professor Scanga clearly knows the material and how to successfully relate it to the students.

By Christian A A P

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Dec 8, 2019

Muy buenas clases, mi preferida fue la clase de Dolor, muy completo y los invitados estupendos

By Darlene B

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Oct 25, 2022

Very clear and well presented. One of the best on-line courses I have taken. Great lecturer!

By Ammar A S

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Jun 21, 2022

The course was interesting and had useful information Thank you professor Scanga and everyone

By Samantha L

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Jan 14, 2022

from start to finish very informative. i learned a lot! glad i chose this course. thank you!!

By Stefanía M M G

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Mar 14, 2021

Excelente, si pudiesen agregar más imágenes en la explicación de la doctora sería fantástico.

By Diego Z

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Oct 20, 2020

It's a very good way to learn about the basic things that you'll need for a healthcare career

By Trisha S

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May 13, 2020

Dr.Scanga explains everything really well and the course overall is very easy to understand!!

By Fabienne S

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Nov 17, 2018

Very informative and well done, I would love to have more repetition through out the course.

By Suhaila B

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Aug 15, 2021

its so easy, and clear most the informations i was already know it. so it help for revition

By Eduardo F D

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Feb 10, 2021

What a great course! Thank you for this learning experience, I will definitely recommend it.

By Lily H

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Jul 19, 2020

I Loved it! I wish there were more vital signs taught but the material was taught perfectly!

By Sergiu

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Apr 28, 2018

Great course, very helpful for a better understanding of the systems driving the human body.

By Bryony M

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Jun 28, 2016

Covers the basics and explains everything really well. Don't get down in unnecessary detail.

By Maqbool H Q

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Dec 19, 2020

The course was informatory Dr. Connie Scanga is a remarkable teacher.

Sincerely,

Maq Qureshi

By omar j

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Oct 26, 2020

excellent explanation of each topic

I am very happy for everything I learned in this course