Chevron Left
Back to Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us by University of Pennsylvania

4.8
stars
6,545 ratings

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.

Filter by:

726 - 750 of 1,658 Reviews for Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

By Arlin G

•

Sep 16, 2018

Hi,

I am Arlin George, I would like to thank you for giving such a wonderful course.

By Júlia V

•

Nov 27, 2024

It was quite interesting, offering a bit more than high school. Good for revising.

By Diana L

•

Jan 3, 2022

I could learn from Dr. Scanga all day long! She's great! Such a wonderful course!

By Anonymous A

•

Dec 9, 2020

I love this course! It is very informative and helpful! I learned so much from it!

By Jayne M R

•

Oct 3, 2020

Excellent review with updates since I went to nursing school! Love the instructor!

By Luana C

•

May 6, 2020

I really enjoyed this course , I would do it again ! thank you very much Connie xx

By mubeena b

•

Oct 22, 2018

it is an excellent course i have ever taken. thank you for such an amazing course.

By Holly S

•

Mar 6, 2017

Very good class. I really enjoyed it because I am interested in this type of field

By Sara B

•

Jun 1, 2020

This was a awesome course, i enjoyed the lessons and material as well as the labs

By Dada, K J

•

May 26, 2020

It’s a very beautiful course. It made me more vast in my knowledge of vital signs

By Nuno M d S e S

•

Oct 2, 2019

Nice course, quite extensive on some weeks, had diffuclty viewing all the vídeos.

By Kurtagić I

•

Mar 27, 2016

Highly reccomended course, as for nurses, so and for others health care providers

By Jessica U

•

Nov 17, 2024

Very in-depth information that is a good refresher for all healthcare providers.

By Muhammad A

•

Jul 2, 2023

thank you so much for making this course available with the financial aid ease !

By Eunju O

•

Mar 28, 2023

I enjoyed to learn this course. It is an excellent lecture that I recommend it.

By Ana V

•

Mar 22, 2021

Very interesting course about how our body works, not too hard, but very useful.

By Tanvir A

•

Dec 5, 2020

I think it is fantastic, very absorbing, interesting . presentation is so good.

By Richard K

•

Nov 1, 2020

Invaluable learning experience of some of the major functions of the human body.

By Omar E

•

Oct 13, 2020

absolutely excellent course for anyone wants to start learning about vital signs

By Nour

•

Aug 5, 2020

Great course! Very informative. I now have a basic understanding of Vital Signs!

By Emma P

•

Aug 3, 2020

The course helped me confirm my interest in pursing a nursing career! Thank you!

By Kaoutar B

•

Jul 24, 2020

Merci beaucoup c'était un cours très intéressant merci beaucoup pour vos efforts

By Tsunami M N I

•

Jul 22, 2020

Really enjoyed it, was very useful. Learned a lot and would recommend to anyone.

By Betty A

•

May 7, 2020

Connie was very articulate and explained things in an easy to understand manner.