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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

BR

Sep 29, 2018

Yes, it is very useful to me and I will suggest to my friends to take this course. My sincere Thanks to Connie B. Scanga, PhD, she taken the all lecture clearly and her lecture was easy to understand.

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 Jacob w

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Feb 6, 2017

I originally enrolled in this course as a refresher and in the end I not only relearned key information but also information that I never received prior.

By Inês A M

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Oct 26, 2020

I really liked this course! It's great to understand better how the body functions. Dr Scanga is amazing, I wish I could have more professors like her!!

By Dawn S

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Mar 2, 2018

It was challenging and fun to do this course. I don't have any medical background but this course gave me great insight into some of our body functions!

By Cheng J

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Nov 9, 2017

This is a well organized course which gives us a lot of information about the vital signs. Thanks a lot to the Professor Connie Scanga and other tutors.

By Raquel G

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Jul 19, 2020

This has been an excellent tool for learning. Many thanks to Dr. Connie B. Scanga, PhD, she explains thoroughly. I would love to recommend this course.

By Faiz U H G

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Jun 17, 2020

It helped me in understanding how different body systems work, what does the different signs mean and what can be done in response to those vital signs

By Quidor G

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Nov 29, 2017

In depth and practical. The format of where users are able to sit in on the same lectures and labs attended by nursing students is great learning tool.

By Vivian E M d l G

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Feb 21, 2021

Absolutely recommend this course! The material is tough but so easy to learn due to the instructor's teaching style. Thank you for the amazing course!

By Natalia W

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Aug 10, 2019

Absolutely loved the course! The first course of Coursera wherevI listened to every lecture. I learned a lot and can now apply my knowledge as an EMT.

By Grainne H

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Jun 28, 2017

Lots of detail in this course but really well explained, excellent course for all of those working in the Health industry or intending to , thank you.

By Gabi M

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May 7, 2023

o curso é maravilhoso, tô apaixonada no corpo humano, é incrível como tudo se encaixa perfeitamente, só consigo ver a destreza do Criador nisso tudo.

By Yvonne L

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Oct 1, 2022

I have to be honest, the course really helped me a lot on having a deeper understanding about vital signs. I would recommend this 100% to everybody.

By Myat K P K

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Jun 20, 2021

I am first year medical student. I learn many things from this course. The lessons are very good and understandable. Thank you for the good lectures.

By katy g

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Nov 8, 2020

Excellent course. Organized with clear instructions and expectations. Instructive videos that covered bodily vital signs in a comprehensive manner.

By Erica I M

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Jun 21, 2018

Very informative and organized in a manageable way making it easier to understand the content. Enjoyed the course and the format presented very much.

By Nathalia L S d S

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Dec 30, 2017

Um curso com didática excelente. As bases dos sinais vitais são bem explicados e tudo contribui para que o aluno aprenda. Gostei bastante. Nota 10!!!

By Johanna K

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Jan 12, 2022

It was really an exellent course to dive into the human body and how to understand an messure the messages it is sending us. Great Job Prof. Scanga!

By Olga B

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Jun 10, 2020

It was a very productive and exciting course! Thanks a lot for your great job Dr. Scanga, Megan, and all who made this course such deep and helpful!

By andrea s

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Apr 5, 2020

excelente dinámica en videos y muy útiles los materiales de notas y transcripciones (para quienes se les complique entender completamente el idioma)

By Katelyn M

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Mar 29, 2020

This course was very interesting and informative. I have learned a lot about vital signs and how to interpret them for myself and others. Thank you!

By Sergio A C V

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Sep 22, 2018

It's one of the best courses to get an overview of some of the systems in the body. And also helped me to reinforce my willing of studying medicine.

By Snow A

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Feb 14, 2021

This is my first time taking this course on Coursera! Dr. Scanga's lessons were helpful and thorough. Easy to understand & I was not bored one bit!

By Haidy a

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Jan 21, 2021

I am so happy to have chance to be astudent in this class , l learn more about vital signs and functional system , learn at practical aspect more .

By Adriana B

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Apr 8, 2020

Instructor was very informative and made the material easier to comprehend with her demonstrations and use of props. I highly recommend this class!