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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 Tyler T

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Apr 9, 2016

Great course!!

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Nov 1, 2025

It was Great!

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Nov 22, 2024

Very helpful.

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Sep 8, 2024

Great course.

By Lungile P

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Mar 9, 2022

IT IS HELPFUL

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Dec 27, 2021

great course

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Mar 9, 2021

Great course!

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Feb 14, 2021

best course !

By Santty B

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May 4, 2019

nice course!!

By Marta B M

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Mar 21, 2017

very useafull

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Jun 19, 2025

It's awesome

By Raymund P

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Nov 8, 2024

Very helpful

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Aug 4, 2022

Great course

By Zharick C

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Mar 21, 2022

EXCELENTE!!

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Jan 11, 2022

Excelente!!.

By Ariel C S R

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Aug 3, 2021

Great course

By Marie B

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Apr 7, 2021

Very helpful

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Feb 6, 2021

great course

By Muhammad A

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Jan 4, 2021

amazing work

By Ahmad A

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Jan 5, 2020

Great course

By Dean M

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Dec 31, 2019

great course

By ZABELY V S J H

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Nov 26, 2019

I Luke couse

By Lana M A

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Nov 13, 2019

So usefully.

By josue d s c

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Mar 10, 2019

great course

By James D

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Sep 7, 2017

Great review