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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....

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AS

Jun 19, 2024

This course was well instructed and included questioning that ensured the learner was engaged in the content. Dr. Skanga did an excellent job with the instruction and creation of this course.

JA

Oct 10, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. It looked at vital signs in a really different view from the traditional ways of looking at it and it was really informative. The practical sessions too were great. Nice!

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By Ikwuegbu C

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Oct 13, 2024

I AM GLAD I TOOK THIS COURSE

By Ma. C M P

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Jul 8, 2021

I gain alot of knowledge....

By Evelyn A

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May 2, 2020

loved learning something new

By Bartlomiej C

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Apr 16, 2017

Powerful dose of knowledge !

By meysam g

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Mar 27, 2023

thanks for this nice course

By Eric L

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Jul 3, 2022

One of the best professors!

By Ganaa

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May 20, 2022

very helpful course; thanks

By DW D

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Jan 25, 2021

Well written and presented.

By Matheus F

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Jul 24, 2020

Obrigado pela oportunidade!

By Boroumand Z

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Jun 14, 2020

outstanding way of teaching

By francisco j M

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Mar 1, 2020

Excellent in every aspects!

By Suooda F

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Sep 14, 2017

Awesome course :) thank you

By Alvaro

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Jun 26, 2017

muy buen curso, recomendado

By Ernesto C

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Jun 21, 2017

Well understood! Thank you!

By Jessica S

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Aug 9, 2025

Thank you for this course!

By Obi P C

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Jun 8, 2025

Very educating and helpful

By JULIA C Y

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Nov 4, 2024

I learned a lot, thank you

By Alban N

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May 3, 2023

Merci pour cette formation

By Shaima M A

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Mar 18, 2022

It Was Perfect Experiment

By JAN A

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Oct 4, 2021

the course was very useful

By Ammara S

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Feb 9, 2021

A good piece of knowledge.

By Pamela W

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Sep 5, 2020

The professor was amazing.

By Rosann M

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Aug 26, 2019

Excellent

Great information

By Alexandra T B

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May 27, 2017

Great introductory course!