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

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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 ...
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    Jul 4, 2017

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    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

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    May 8, 2020

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    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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    This course is very informative. I learnt a lot. thank you so much professor.

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    Jul 30, 2024

    very informative,very complex study summarized in a way anyone can understand

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    Mar 11, 2023

    Really good for beginners and provides a clear understanding of the concepts.

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    Sep 24, 2022

    Amazing course! Learned a lot while enjoing the process. Dr Scanga is great.

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    Dec 7, 2021

    Very Informative! Recommended, specifically, for fresh high school graduates.

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    Jun 26, 2021

    It's really helpful to understand vital sign. Thank you so much, dr. Scanga !

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    Feb 4, 2021

    I love how lecture outlines are provided at the start of each week's lessons.

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    Jul 6, 2020

    I enjoyed it a lot. I think the information is really interesting and useful.

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    Feb 2, 2020

    This course has widen my knowledge in Vital Signs and how to work on patient.

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    Aug 2, 2016

    Thank you so much to make it so understandable for me. I really enjoyed it :)

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    Aug 23, 2024

    I have learned lots of things thanks to this course!! Tutors are the best!!!

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    Sep 26, 2023

    Well organized course, I like very much the teaching method of dott. Scanga.

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    Jul 24, 2023

    Really in-depth course explaining Vital Signs and how they work in the body.

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    Apr 16, 2023

    I have learned a lot. Thanks Dr.Scanga for the way your teaching techniques.

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    Oct 7, 2021

    comprehensive review of what I learned in nursing school in 1971- thank you!

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    Oct 7, 2021

    fantastic course I learnt so much..will be super hhappy to use at workplace

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    Oct 24, 2020

    I completely enjoyed every class on this learning topic/topics, Vital signs.

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    May 22, 2020

    i think this course is very interesting and useful for students and doctors.

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    Apr 7, 2019

    good course i have ever seen thanks to coursera for giving this in your list

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    Mar 8, 2019

    i really liked this course its more understandable smart thanks to professor

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    Aug 25, 2017

    It was a great experience & I had a lot of fun & knowledge during the course

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    Jul 20, 2017

    This course is AMAZING! Feel so privileged to learn from it. Great material!

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    May 27, 2017

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    Mar 25, 2023

    Great introduction to the human anatomy and its most important vital signs!

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    Nov 17, 2022

    I enjoyed this course and my dreams about education are finally coming true

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