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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 20, 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 11, 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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Apr 26, 2021

Salute to the efforts of Dr Scanga

By Harsh T

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Mar 22, 2021

Good revision of the fundamentals.

By Maryam Y

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Apr 12, 2020

It was great! Thank you sooo much.

By Lekh P

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Dec 20, 2017

amazing course and helped me a lot

By Ahmed A A A

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Nov 23, 2017

Valuable, interesting, challenging

By Siti R

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Feb 8, 2025

Sangat membantu dan ilmunya dalam

By Pham T K D

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Aug 6, 2021

a great course! thank you teacher

By Hana S

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May 15, 2020

comprehensible and well explained

By Dr B R

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Apr 28, 2020

VERY NICE AND KNOWLAGIBLE COURSE.

By Celia Z

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Aug 30, 2017

perfect length and good lectures!

By Акмарал К

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Jul 23, 2017

The best course I have ever tried

By daniela e

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Mar 23, 2017

Thank you for this great course!!

By Kevin S

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Jan 21, 2024

Great course. Very informative.

By Arjun P

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Sep 21, 2022

Dr. Connie was very influencial

By André L

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Mar 31, 2022

muito bom e recomendo a todos!!!

By Jeff

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Mar 12, 2022

it was refreashing and educative

By Arramalli v

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May 31, 2020

i am very happy with this course

By Dr. R G

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Apr 20, 2020

Wonderful experience of learning

By SHAMIL A

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Apr 9, 2020

Super! Proffesor Scanga - super!

By Tina M C

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Mar 9, 2020

This course was very informative

By Cosmas m o

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Apr 6, 2018

I enjoyed the course, thank you!

By Philip p t

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May 2, 2016

Was a great learning experience.

By Jamaica C

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Jul 10, 2025

Love, love, love this course <3

By Jonathan P

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Jan 28, 2024

Thank you! Excellent Teachers!!

By MYRA C C

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Oct 23, 2023

Very helpful. Thank you so much