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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 4, 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 6, 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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Sep 3, 2017

I've learned so much in this course.

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Apr 19, 2016

very precise and clear lecture video

By Barbi D

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Oct 20, 2024

Dr Scanga is an excellent educator.

By salma s A

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Jun 6, 2023

Its very interesting and educative.

By Siddhi W

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May 4, 2021

it's a very good platform to learn.

By Eva R P

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Apr 21, 2020

Great course! I liked it so much <3

By gaobinn@yahoo.com

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Jan 2, 2017

one of my exciting learning process

By Debora H D

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Apr 8, 2016

Perfect... Many thanks from Brazil.

By Esraa m m

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Oct 16, 2024

Was really amazing stuff and group

By Sakshi P

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Sep 28, 2024

Amazing course, it was so helpful.

By Samia V K

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Sep 3, 2022

very interesting and comprehensive

By Taisa A

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Jul 11, 2022

Perfeito ensino !!! muito obrigada

By Ainembabazi S

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Feb 19, 2022

It was great, insightful course...

By 19-20 A

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Apr 25, 2021

Salute to the efforts of Dr Scanga

By Harsh T

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Mar 21, 2021

Good revision of the fundamentals.

By Maryam Y

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Apr 12, 2020

It was great! Thank you sooo much.

By Lekh P

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Dec 20, 2017

amazing course and helped me a lot

By Ahmed A A A

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Nov 22, 2017

Valuable, interesting, challenging

By Siti R

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Feb 8, 2025

Sangat membantu dan ilmunya dalam

By Pham T K D

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Aug 5, 2021

a great course! thank you teacher

By Hana S

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May 15, 2020

comprehensible and well explained

By Dr B R

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Apr 28, 2020

VERY NICE AND KNOWLAGIBLE COURSE.

By Celia Z

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Aug 29, 2017

perfect length and good lectures!

By Акмарал К

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Jul 23, 2017

The best course I have ever tried

By daniela e

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Mar 22, 2017

Thank you for this great course!!