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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.

AN

May 8, 2020

I have learned a lot of things from this course. This course disclosed innumerable mysteries of human body that I didn't know earlier. I really enjoyed this course. Thanks for this wonderful content.

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By Viswanathan

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Jun 6, 2021

possibly the problems faced in these areas and what sort of care could have been outlined.

By Alba R A M

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Feb 24, 2021

Muy buen curso para los estudiantes de las carreras relacionadas con la salud. Me encantó!

By Sofia Z

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Nov 23, 2020

So interesting and well explained. O loved the teacher! Congrats for these amazing course!

By Leonardo P d A

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Mar 24, 2016

It's a great course. We learn many things about the life function with a look into a body.

By May A K

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Apr 15, 2024

Teaching style is interactive and interesting. I never lose my attention to the teaching.

By Fizza R

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Apr 21, 2022

a very helpful and interesting corse, i enjoyed learning each and every bit of it. thanks

By Ngoc T T

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Mar 28, 2022

It help me better understanding about vital signs, from anatomy, physiology to pathology.

By Bilal A

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Aug 7, 2023

Amazing and informative course, really helpful to cop with the problems about your body.

By E-lesson I

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Aug 28, 2022

The course was top-notch. thank you. i love the fact that it is a discussion based class

By Kathleen E

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Aug 8, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Dr. Scanga does a fantastic job covering the material.

By Kris C

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Apr 22, 2019

Great teacher!! The material was easy to follow and learn.. Absolutely loved this class!

By chelsea t

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May 31, 2018

I loved this video. Thank you sooo much for letting me learn with you, I appreciate it .

By Daniel M

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Oct 16, 2017

i enjoyed the course it is very informative and i have gained a lot as medical student.

By yogeshwar p

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Oct 29, 2022

Very well organized course. learnt new skill and understand vital sign in abetter way.

By Jacqueline D

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Feb 16, 2022

Excellent format. Dr. Scanga and guest lecturers were very good at explaining concepts.

By Adriana G

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Sep 2, 2020

Loved it!! Super engaging, the topics were extremely interesting and I loved the demos.

By javier l r

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Oct 3, 2019

Me encanto mucho este curso aprendí mucho y me gusto mucho la explicación de cada tema.

By Wilhelm W

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Mar 1, 2019

Great course! I very much liked this concept where students where involved in the class

By khalsi n

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Aug 23, 2017

i very like this video and the explication is so great ! thaks a lot professor Scanga

By Huda R

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Aug 15, 2023

One of the best online courses I have come across!

Love the way the topics are taught!

By Kryzha Q L

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May 9, 2023

Very engaging and informative, I would highly recommend as a refresher on vital signs!

By Naseer

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Apr 12, 2023

the lessons were very informative as well as the questions at the end of every lesson.

By Emmanuella O

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Apr 9, 2023

I loved every part of the course and how Dr. Scanga was interactive with the students.