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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 Derar A

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Jan 13, 2021

Best course

By Cordero D

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Dec 30, 2020

Nice course

By Damian C

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Dec 24, 2020

Muy bueno!!

By Kareem

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Nov 12, 2020

intresting!

By Muthamizharasi. G

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Jun 16, 2020

Nice course

By Kommi D D

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Jun 6, 2020

Good course

By David W

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May 10, 2020

Good course

By Corderro B

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Aug 23, 2019

Phenomenal!

By Nimra T

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Nov 26, 2017

Fascinating

By IMRAN B

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Feb 25, 2017

VERY USEFUL

By Gaonkar R M

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Aug 20, 2016

Jst love it

By Thayná C J

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Dec 18, 2024

Excelente!

By Deleted A

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Nov 29, 2024

Buen curso

By Hintsa M

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Nov 7, 2024

So amazing

By Iris Y G S

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Aug 18, 2024

Excellent.

By Leah K

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Jan 22, 2024

Thank you!

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Aug 10, 2023

Thank you!

By Nuriddin A

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Jul 19, 2023

It's great

By APPLE J V

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May 10, 2023

Excellent.

By Rafael R

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Feb 16, 2023

EXCELLENTE

By Vianni R

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Dec 12, 2022

Excelente.

By alan m

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Dec 22, 2021

Excellent!

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Dec 14, 2021

thank you

By Laura G

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Jun 10, 2021

Excelente!

By Abir H

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May 28, 2021

Excellent!