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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

JC

Jul 4, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. It was very well taught and I particularly liked the way that it was done within a classroom setting, rather than just the lecturer talking to camera. I also learnt a lot

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 Sharan K

Sep 27, 2020

Great course to learn about what you will be accessing patients on in the future of your medical career.

By Betzabeth T

Aug 27, 2020

¡excelente curso! es una manera fácil y dinámica para aprender sobre la fisiología de los signos vitales

By jay v

Jun 10, 2023

it made the topic very simple but all the essential information were given & well explained. thank you.

By Renan T L

Apr 13, 2022

Excelente curso. Recomendo a todos os profissionais de saúde que desejam se aperfeicoar acerca do tema.

By yim f H

Oct 9, 2021

Great peresentation of difficult topics. Thank you for making the study of vital signs comprehensible.

By Orlando E M

Jun 2, 2021

Im chemical and its ok. i will like to know more about pharmacology, the course was excelent thank you.

By Raimundo A M

Feb 10, 2019

This is a very illustrative course!

And the quizz goes directly to the point! The teachers are note ten!

By Janice S

Mar 6, 2021

helped me understand the human body a liltle more better and got a better understanding on vital signs

By Adarsh “ R

Mar 20, 2018

Excellent course. Really enjoyed it with all the lab demonstrations and the various examples provided.

By Shivalika B

Feb 15, 2017

It is an excellent course and perfect for people who have an interest in human anatomy and physiology.

By Joanna Z

May 22, 2017

I enjoyed the course. Great for people at introductory level like me... Thanks for sharing knowledge!

By Galaxy 7

Jul 2, 2024

Everyone should try to understand "What the Body is Telling us", It's a must to do course I must say

By natalia c

Feb 14, 2024

amazing course with a lot of information and excellent explanation of each topic, thank you so much.

By Sheila B

Oct 12, 2022

The course was explained well. Thank you so much that help me understand the basic of vital signs.

By Darryl L

May 1, 2016

Very informative and very helpful in beginning to understand important and essential body functions.

By Michelle H

Jul 20, 2021

I learned so much in this course. Loved it! I can definitely understand signs my body is sending.

By Ildiko C

Oct 3, 2020

Great Course!

I would certainly would recommend to anybody who is interested in healthcare courses.

By Pascal B

May 29, 2020

Very informational! Good packaged and not that impossible to grasp.

Tests are fair and well written.

By Noor A

Jul 2, 2023

it was one of the most interesting and beneficial journey i have ever had

thanks for all the teams

By Krittika S

May 12, 2020

Thank you so much Dr. Scanga, the course was such a great opportunity and I learned a lot from it!

By Titilayo F

Nov 5, 2021

Professor Scanga was excellent with her explanations and the course was very easy to understand.

By Irving E G

Feb 20, 2021

I am really pleased with the great ability to pass on the knowledge by Dr. Scanga.

Many successes

By surya p

Nov 8, 2020

thank you coursera for this oppurtunity..

thank you dr.connie scanga,,,course was amazing

THANK YOU

By Prateet P

Jun 12, 2020

Very informative, educative & well explained..... Interesting demonstrations... Well organized...

By Stephanie L

May 13, 2020

One of the clearest and most engaging MOOCs I've taken - thank you! Professor Scanga is terrific.