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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 Ana M C

Feb 12, 2019

Buenisimoo!!!!!! Lastima que los vídeos la mayoría no están traducido al español mi lengua madre.

By Sharon L

Jul 25, 2017

Loved Dr. Scanga's, and the other professor's, lectures very much. Not only informative, but fun!

By Julie S

Oct 12, 2023

Excellent Professors! It not only gave me a refresher, but I also learned so much more as well.

By Marisela A

Oct 1, 2019

I loved dra, Sacanga!!! Thanks so much, was very pleasant to learn with you, keep it that way :)

By Charles C D

Dec 19, 2023

Un excellent cours expliqué de façon simple et des professeurs qui aiment ce qu'elles font 👍🏽

By vanessa C G

Nov 6, 2021

Amaizing! It's a very well structured course with clear communication by Connie B. Scanga, PhD.

By fatemeh r

Nov 27, 2020

The way Dr.scanga held the MOOC like a real classroom helped me comprehend the contents better.

By Mohammad A

Mar 1, 2019

it was realy a nice experiance i am so glad that i was able to get this course and so thankfull

By Abigail S

Feb 4, 2019

Un excelente curso para reforzar conocimientos e incluso para aprender más sobre nuestro cuerpo

By Patricia O S

Jul 19, 2016

These teachers are amazing. I wish they were my teachers when I was studying biology at school.

By Juju E A

Apr 16, 2016

Thank you Dr. Scanga. "Vital Sign" is great and I learn a lot. Waiting for the next course.. :)

By Ryan&Renee D

Jan 15, 2025

So much great information! this course was amazing and very easy to follow! Thank you so much!

By Sunila A

Jun 29, 2023

Thankyou so much coursera Dr scanga is amazing tutor How happily she taught everything Great!

By JOAO T B F

Feb 16, 2023

The course is really good! I loved the classes, but I'd like to take this subject more deeply.

By Kenneth L L J

Jul 2, 2022

As a practicing EMT, I no longer take vital signs as a chore but actually understand them now.

By Silvia Y C L

May 30, 2022

Es un curso muy práctico y completo. Explicado de una manera muy sencillo y fácil de entender.

By Durre S A

Jan 7, 2021

Thanks for the great efforts ,it was really a good experience and it was really really helpful

By Susan M

Aug 25, 2020

Professor Scanga clearly knows the material and how to successfully relate it to the students.

By Christian A A P

Dec 8, 2019

Muy buenas clases, mi preferida fue la clase de Dolor, muy completo y los invitados estupendos

By Darlene B

Oct 25, 2022

Very clear and well presented. One of the best on-line courses I have taken. Great lecturer!

By Ammar A S

Jun 21, 2022

The course was interesting and had useful information Thank you professor Scanga and everyone

By Samantha L

Jan 14, 2022

from start to finish very informative. i learned a lot! glad i chose this course. thank you!!

By Stefanía M M G

Mar 14, 2021

Excelente, si pudiesen agregar más imágenes en la explicación de la doctora sería fantástico.

By Diego Z

Oct 20, 2020

It's a very good way to learn about the basic things that you'll need for a healthcare career

By Trisha S

May 12, 2020

Dr.Scanga explains everything really well and the course overall is very easy to understand!!