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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

AS

Jun 19, 2024

This course was well instructed and included questioning that ensured the learner was engaged in the content. Dr. Skanga did an excellent job with the instruction and creation of this course.

JA

Oct 10, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. It looked at vital signs in a really different view from the traditional ways of looking at it and it was really informative. The practical sessions too were great. Nice!

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By Aditya H s

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Jun 11, 2017

very nice dr connie...liked the efforts and contents

By Dima S

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Nov 11, 2020

Very interesting course and very useful. I love it!

By Jesús A N L

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Dec 31, 2018

Excelente curso, les recomiendo a todos tomarlo !!!

By Nancy

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Dec 17, 2024

It great to know the basic heart function and pain

By Dhunu T

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Jul 17, 2024

It was very helpful and great teaching. Thank you.

By Lars E

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Apr 20, 2024

Excellent general overview on our body's functions

By Ndeye F

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Apr 5, 2022

thank you for your service.i truly appreciate it.

By Tran T N T

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Dec 3, 2021

It is great to better understand about vital signs

By Aditya K

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Jul 14, 2020

very educational and doesn't take much time at all

By LUDMILA B R D S

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Jun 14, 2020

the course is wonderful and the didactic is great.

By Lucy L

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Sep 10, 2025

A very interesting and easy-to-understand course!

By John M

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Dec 7, 2024

Amazing course, very informative, would reccomend

By Shrooq A A

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Sep 26, 2024

رائعة جدا كانت مراجعه سريعه لمعلوماتي التي اعرفها

By Angelescu I P

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Feb 7, 2023

Highly informative course. I really enjoyed this.

By Naved H

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Nov 11, 2022

ooutstanding course thanks you Coursera very much

By Karen J C R

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Nov 20, 2021

Excelente curso, brinda una muy buena información

By Yash

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Sep 27, 2020

Very well explained, concise, and easy to follow.

By Joseph F

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Apr 15, 2020

LOVED it and Dr. Scanga! Would recommend to all !

By Tatsat M

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Oct 6, 2019

Awesome course

Which increase my diagnosis skills

By Cynthia C

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May 18, 2019

It sure was a great refresher after over 40 years

By LENKA G

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Feb 7, 2019

loved all the information and speed of the course

By Kinga S

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Oct 16, 2018

Great course, very informative and comprehensive.

By Sandra C

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Jun 8, 2018

It is a great course. I really enjoy it. Thanks!!

By Marit B

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Feb 19, 2017

I really enjoyed this course. It was interesting!

By Carlos F F M

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Apr 9, 2016

Excelente curso. Fácil, did Digno de 5 estrellas.