Name: Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us
Brand: University of Pennsylvania
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (1739 reviews)

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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....

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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.

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 reine r r

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Nov 7, 2017

the content was what i was looking for to update but i used other material sources to actually do it because the course delivery here was too conventional and therefore quite boring.

By Faith

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Aug 3, 2023

It is exceptional gaining more knowledge through Coursera. I am glad I enrolled to take this course.

By Imelda A S

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Mar 28, 2020

no se ingles y los archivos de lectura están en ingles,

By Adam M

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Oct 11, 2017

Not really challenging, easy, solid basis.

By Michelle C

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Jul 3, 2024

Sound is too low to hear properly.

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By Eileen A

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Mar 21, 2017

Using text editor is awkward to read the doc.X files on a Mac . I have no idea what a SRT file is so I am not comfortable downloading a file of this type.