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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.

KT

Apr 1, 2020

Professor Connie was very clear, precise and informative in her approach to teaching students about the basics of vital signs. I hope she would continue to teach many more classes on coursera.

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By natalia c

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Feb 14, 2024

amazing course with a lot of information and excellent explanation of each topic, thank you so much.

By Sheila B

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Oct 12, 2022

The course was explained well. Thank you so much that help me understand the basic of vital signs.

By Darryl L

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May 1, 2016

Very informative and very helpful in beginning to understand important and essential body functions.

By Michelle H

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Jul 20, 2021

I learned so much in this course. Loved it! I can definitely understand signs my body is sending.

By Ildiko C

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Oct 3, 2020

Great Course!

I would certainly would recommend to anybody who is interested in healthcare courses.

By Pascal B

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May 29, 2020

Very informational! Good packaged and not that impossible to grasp.

Tests are fair and well written.

By Noor A

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Jul 2, 2023

it was one of the most interesting and beneficial journey i have ever had

thanks for all the teams

By Krittika S

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May 12, 2020

Thank you so much Dr. Scanga, the course was such a great opportunity and I learned a lot from it!

By Titilayo F

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Nov 5, 2021

Professor Scanga was excellent with her explanations and the course was very easy to understand.

By Irving E G

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Feb 20, 2021

I am really pleased with the great ability to pass on the knowledge by Dr. Scanga.

Many successes

By surya p

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Nov 8, 2020

thank you coursera for this oppurtunity..

thank you dr.connie scanga,,,course was amazing

THANK YOU

By Prateet P

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Jun 12, 2020

Very informative, educative & well explained..... Interesting demonstrations... Well organized...

By Stephanie L

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May 13, 2020

One of the clearest and most engaging MOOCs I've taken - thank you! Professor Scanga is terrific.

By Ana M C

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Feb 12, 2019

Buenisimoo!!!!!! Lastima que los vídeos la mayoría no están traducido al español mi lengua madre.

By Sharon L

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Jul 25, 2017

Loved Dr. Scanga's, and the other professor's, lectures very much. Not only informative, but fun!

By Julie S

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Oct 12, 2023

Excellent Professors! It not only gave me a refresher, but I also learned so much more as well.

By Marisela A

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Oct 1, 2019

I loved dra, Sacanga!!! Thanks so much, was very pleasant to learn with you, keep it that way :)

By Charles C D

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Dec 19, 2023

Un excellent cours expliqué de façon simple et des professeurs qui aiment ce qu'elles font 👍🏽

By vanessa C G

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Nov 6, 2021

Amaizing! It's a very well structured course with clear communication by Connie B. Scanga, PhD.

By mohammad a

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Mar 1, 2019

it was realy a nice experiance i am so glad that i was able to get this course and so thankfull

By Abigail S

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Feb 4, 2019

Un excelente curso para reforzar conocimientos e incluso para aprender más sobre nuestro cuerpo

By Pachy O

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Jul 19, 2016

These teachers are amazing. I wish they were my teachers when I was studying biology at school.

By Juju E A

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Apr 16, 2016

Thank you Dr. Scanga. "Vital Sign" is great and I learn a lot. Waiting for the next course.. :)

By Ryan&Renee D

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Jan 15, 2025

So much great information! this course was amazing and very easy to follow! Thank you so much!