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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 Mila R

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Feb 28, 2017

Very well organized and explained content.

By Alice M K

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Feb 18, 2017

I loved it! It took me a week to complete!

By Cesaria Y

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Dec 17, 2024

Very comprehensively discussed. thank you

By Maha E T

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Oct 10, 2024

The instructor & the notes are so helpful

By Hanane L s

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Sep 21, 2024

شكرا على الدورة الرائعة الغنية بالمعلومات

By Sabrina R

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Aug 10, 2024

Dr. Scanga was amazing and very thorough.

By Abdulhakim A

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May 29, 2024

This course is very Iteresting and thanks

By arnav w

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Sep 4, 2022

Amazing course with wonderfull proffesor

By Aiman w

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Mar 28, 2022

an excellent course.I learnt alot from it

By Arjina

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Jun 20, 2020

The course was awesome. Loved the content

By Dr M P

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Jun 21, 2016

good course for understanding vital signs

By yeo k n

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Apr 17, 2016

Really interesting and great presentation

By Verena

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Apr 30, 2025

learned very many interesting new things

By M.C.G. B

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Apr 17, 2024

Easy to follow. Great video's. Loved it.

By SALIH R

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Sep 15, 2023

amazing content and eye opening sessions

By MANDEEP S G S

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May 17, 2023

brilliant course with brilliant teachers

By Diana L C B

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May 13, 2020

Excelente curso y muy fácil de entender!

By Сас С В

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Dec 13, 2019

Дуже цікавий курс з точки зопу медицини.

By Zheer M

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Sep 1, 2017

Haf fun. Learned a lot. Love Dr. Scanga.

By MARWA A M A

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Jul 13, 2017

this is amazing course .. thanks courser

By Anari E D

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Sep 20, 2016

Lots of information. Interesting course.

By Jan S

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Mar 6, 2016

Very good overview about the vital signs

By JOELLEVLATKA J

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Oct 27, 2024

i understood the lectures very well now

By Celeste T

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Oct 10, 2023

A very engaging and informative course!