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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 Shekoofeh r

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Jan 2, 2023

i will really miss professor sconga♥️ it was really practical🙏

By Eugenia S

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Feb 23, 2021

I learned many things I didn’t know. Very interesting. Thank you

By Tanya K

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Oct 10, 2020

Exceptionally well put together!

I very much enjoyed this class .

By Deleted A

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Oct 3, 2020

This was a great course to take and a lot to learn from as well.

By David C

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Jun 7, 2020

Excellent Class!!! Really help me understand vital signs better.

By Laura D

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Mar 19, 2020

Es justo lo que buscaba aprender sobre medicina básica.

Gracias!!

By Penny D

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Jan 20, 2019

Excellent course! Information well presented and easy to retain.

By Feng L Y

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Jul 21, 2016

It is a wonderful course that teaches me physiology and anatomy.

By Nataliia A

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Jul 19, 2022

This course is perfect. I really enjoyed it so much. Thank you!

By Viviana G

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Apr 23, 2020

Excellent course, You will learn everything you need about V.S.

By Berenice H M

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Dec 6, 2019

es uno de los mejores cursos me encanto eh aprendido algo nuevo

By Daniel E E

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Nov 30, 2019

I really enjoyed the course. THANK YOU SO MUCH, Professor Sanga

By Cherry L A C

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Mar 5, 2022

makes it easier for me to review the importance of vital signs

By Barbara A P

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Sep 21, 2020

Great class, easy to follow and great breakdown of information

By Edward S

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Jun 1, 2020

Excellent content. I thoroughly enjoyed this course.

Thank you.

By Ahmed A A M

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Jun 7, 2018

One word... Thanks Dr. Scanga for your brilliant teaching way.

By H G

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Nov 21, 2016

A great quick introduction. Must attend for every human being!

By Iman N A A

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Sep 23, 2024

Efficient introductory course for aspiring nurses, well done!

By Maria E V

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Oct 21, 2020

I enjoyed the course very much and found it very interesting.

By Joanna S g

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Sep 16, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed the way this course has been put together.

By Adriana F C M

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Jun 30, 2020

EXCELENTE CURSO, MUY BIEN EXPLICADO, GRACIAS A LA PROFESORA!!

By Sabaa M

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Nov 21, 2019

Lecture videos are very good at helping to learn key concepts

By Tony S

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May 14, 2017

Great information that helps me to understand my body better.

By Christophe F

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Oct 4, 2024

Dr Scanga was wonderful because she is so nice as a teacher.

By Ludovica S

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Sep 30, 2022

easy understanding of the video lessons.. intresting course