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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

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 Alexandra T B

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May 27, 2017

Great introductory course!

By John J

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Mar 3, 2017

Pretty Good & very useful！

By Steria W

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Nov 15, 2023

why am not learning now??

By Valeria A

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Aug 9, 2021

Muy completo y entendible

By Andrea R G

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Apr 5, 2021

Me fue muy útil el curso.

By Mohammed A G

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Feb 23, 2021

great course and helpfull

By Sanchia F

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Apr 19, 2020

Excellent review course!!

By Juan M S B

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Jan 28, 2020

Excelente y muy completo!

By MUKUL Y

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Oct 2, 2019

very interesting course..

By Vladimir G

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Jul 5, 2018

Great, interesting course

By Shreeniwas K

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Jul 24, 2017

Its is very much helpful.

By Elizabeth G G

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Aug 16, 2025

Es un curso muy completo

By Ingrid P

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Sep 26, 2024

EXCELENTE Y MUY COMPLETO

By Christina M

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Apr 28, 2023

very interesting course!

By Paola V V

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Mar 27, 2023

Aprendi mucho, excelente

By Ibrahim e

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Sep 23, 2022

she is so great teacher

By Rohini P K

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Jul 6, 2021

GOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCE

By Lisa L

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Jun 18, 2021

great review / refresher

By ahmed a

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Jul 15, 2020

it was a very good trial

By Mila V

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Mar 25, 2020

liked thelcturer a lot !

By Dakshini r

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Mar 3, 2019

That teacher is perfect.

By Doctor I Y

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Apr 24, 2018

Super!Good luck!Galleyr!

By Mahmoud A

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Mar 15, 2018

Very good thing to learn

By Angela G

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Jan 25, 2018

Would live a certificate