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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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By Kristine - J L

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Jul 20, 2022

Thank you so much..

By K R V

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Aug 1, 2021

thank you very much

By vincer g

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May 27, 2021

informative course

By Nancy R

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May 16, 2021

Its a great course!

By Amber H

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Jan 13, 2021

-excellent teaching

By Seros S

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Mar 16, 2018

Really Really good.

By Ilić V

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Jun 2, 2017

Phenomenal course.

By sara m r

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Mar 20, 2017

It is a good course

By Алтынай М

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Jul 21, 2024

Очень хороший курс

By Hayat E o

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May 18, 2024

استفدت الكثير شكرا

By wendy

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May 13, 2024

Easy to understand

By Dr H Z K

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Oct 26, 2023

Highly recommended

By Auki G J

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Aug 6, 2021

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

By Murilo S S P

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Jul 28, 2021

Excelente curso!!!

By An H T

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Mar 19, 2021

Fantastics course!

By Jose E A H

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Apr 17, 2020

i love this course

By Kyaw Z L

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Aug 15, 2019

Very great Course.

By Gersain M

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Nov 23, 2018

Excelente artículo

By MARTINA C

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Jul 19, 2018

very good teacher!

By Jared D

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Aug 6, 2017

I love Prof Skanga

By Akua A

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Feb 3, 2024

Very informative.

By Jessica G

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May 9, 2023

Excellent Course!

By Josi R

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Sep 19, 2022

it was very nice

By Lhianella R E

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Jul 31, 2022

Excellent course!

By Vinicius P d L L

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Jan 30, 2022

Very instructive!