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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 enzo m b

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Jul 24, 2025

It was amazing!

By Francesca d

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Feb 28, 2024

great overview!

By Ana v

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Dec 29, 2023

The best course

By Abdulrhman K

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Jun 27, 2023

it is very good

By Candice K

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Nov 27, 2022

very thorough !

By Mattew M

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Aug 7, 2022

Muy buen curso.

By James C

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Mar 18, 2021

very intersting

By MAURICIO J B A

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Feb 7, 2021

excelente curso

By Caleb M

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May 21, 2020

Amazing course!

By Arya B

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Jul 18, 2018

Amazing program

By Vivek J

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Sep 3, 2017

Good Experience

By VISHAL P

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Jul 26, 2017

AWESOME, Thanks

By Hunar A

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Nov 9, 2016

very good corse

By Roger G V H

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Apr 9, 2016

great professor

By KHALED C A W

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Mar 28, 2016

Very didatical!

By Ahmad N

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Mar 2, 2016

Good Job All :)

By Anisha K

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Sep 28, 2024

Amazing course

By Karina I G

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Oct 18, 2023

Me gusto mucho

By Jason N

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May 4, 2023

Great learning

By عبدالله م

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Jan 1, 2023

thanks for you

By cheryl s

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Jan 20, 2021

it was great !

By NISA F

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Jul 29, 2020

Simply awesome

By Shirley K

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Jul 21, 2020

great course!

By ALI A B

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Jun 27, 2020

thanks so mach

By Khushi K

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Mar 4, 2018

Learned a lot!