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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

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!

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.

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By Olatunde M

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Nov 9, 2022

An ecellent and amazing course.

By Valeria C M

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May 23, 2022

Very special for my curriculum.

By Naenae O

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Jan 12, 2021

Hi i did not get my certificate

By Paula B

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Aug 17, 2020

Excelente muy completo. Gracias

By Camil A

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May 3, 2020

Very helpful and informational!

By Mikayla D

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Jan 26, 2019

Very helpful pre nursing degree

By rashedha c

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Oct 21, 2018

very useful for basic learners

By Barbara J

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Sep 17, 2016

Great course. Very informative.

By K A E

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Mar 11, 2016

This is a great course. Thanks!

By Sundari P

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Jul 4, 2025

Very useful in day to day life

By Malak A

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Apr 27, 2025

اريد ان احصل على الشهادة رجاءا

By Gerald P B

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Aug 25, 2023

Clear, thorough and good pace.

By Asma A

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Nov 11, 2022

Amazing course thanks Coursera

By Nsengimana A

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Aug 15, 2022

this course is very important

By Claudia R B

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Apr 16, 2022

excelente curso . MUY COMPLETO

By Chantel G

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Feb 23, 2021

great course am truly grateful

By Kevin K

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Oct 28, 2017

Excellent course very thorough

By Bagudu A B

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Jul 6, 2022

Excellent course presentation

By ash

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Apr 11, 2022

very nice.. thorough and easy

By Kristina L

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Jul 8, 2021

Great course, I learned a lot

By Luna A B

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Sep 3, 2020

Thankssss!!!!! Awesome course

By Isabell G

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Jun 4, 2020

Es una excelenete herramienta

By Paola M G

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Jan 1, 2019

very helpful, I learned a lot

By Maria L

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Dec 12, 2016

Really nice work.Very helpful

By Daniel S

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Jul 12, 2016

Absolutely LOVE THIS! AMAZING