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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 5, 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

FL

Dec 7, 2021

Dr. Scanga's approach on consistently relating the organ structure to its function makes it easier to remember. Her examples are easy to relate to which makes me appreciate the subject content more.

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By Rodrigo V P

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Jan 30, 2024

excelent course!

By Mohammad H

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Oct 24, 2023

very nice course

By abeera b

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Sep 29, 2023

It was amazing .

By Gobica P

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May 11, 2023

excellent course

By Cristian C M

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Apr 26, 2023

A Excelent cours

By Victória S

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Sep 21, 2022

Muito didático.

By Katarína R

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Sep 8, 2022

Perfect course!

By Gerhard G

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Aug 20, 2022

Fantaseic coarse

By Natasha P

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Jun 26, 2022

Excelente curso!

By Cecilia A R

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Dec 18, 2021

Excellent course

By Mutayi E

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Oct 20, 2021

Good , Blessed .

By Петренко М Ю

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Nov 25, 2020

very interesting

By Jorge S A 1

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Nov 23, 2020

Very informative

By Yuliia B

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Sep 30, 2020

Very interesting

By Minh K T

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Nov 15, 2019

Very good course

By Alexia P

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Sep 26, 2019

very educational

By talasila p

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Mar 18, 2019

Good information

By Sam B

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Aug 27, 2018

Fantastic course

By Joaquim

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Nov 8, 2017

Curso muito bom.

By Jamilah A

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Jun 7, 2017

very good course

By Alexandria G

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Mar 19, 2017

Very insightful!

By Matheus F

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Feb 20, 2017

Very good course

By Jesús E O M

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Aug 5, 2016

Excellent course

By Shanchuan S

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Jun 16, 2016

很有上课的感觉，老师讲的儿也很好

By Francesca d

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Feb 29, 2024

great overview!