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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 Dayana L

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Jan 2, 2019

Really great course!!

By Bella N

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Jan 10, 2018

like this course. thx

By PAULO R I

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Nov 11, 2017

Very good explanation

By ellenor a

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Jul 24, 2025

Helpful information.

By johan d d l t b

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Feb 17, 2025

muy bueno y completo

By Gissel o t

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Jun 9, 2024

excelente profesores

By Javier P

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Feb 28, 2023

I loved this course!

By Ar S

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Sep 7, 2022

thanks for you all .

By Muhammad H U

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Nov 19, 2021

it was very valuable

By Hong J C

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Aug 25, 2020

It is great. Thanks.

By Peerawut S

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May 25, 2020

I love the lecturors

By Debapriya H

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Apr 25, 2020

a wonder full course

By Pareshkumar N C

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Jan 18, 2019

EASY TEACHING METHOD

By Carlos F R C

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Mar 5, 2016

It is just amazing!!

By Zabdi A G E

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Jul 15, 2025

An excellent course

By Michael R D

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Dec 9, 2024

hassle but worth it

By Ajay T

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Feb 22, 2024

Excellent lectures.

By TMU許瑋倫

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Nov 28, 2023

上課內容對醫學生有實質幫助，獲益良多。

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.