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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....

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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 Deepaneeta S

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Mar 11, 2016

Very helpful course.

By Sabin

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May 9, 2017

thank you very much

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Mar 20, 2016

it's just too good

By Hareem R

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May 16, 2025

Excellent course

By محمد ن ط

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Sep 5, 2024

Very good course

By steph p

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Mar 2, 2022

very good course

By Aarti S

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Aug 21, 2017

very interesting

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Sep 17, 2024

Très bon cours

By Manirafasha A

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Jan 10, 2025

was important

By Tsering L

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May 30, 2017

Great course!

By Md M R

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Apr 25, 2020

Great course

By Manav S Y

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Jul 23, 2025

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By SYED S

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May 25, 2020

Good course

By Nguyen V H P

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Mar 8, 2019

really good

By Azodo C S

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Feb 27, 2024

Very good

By Mohamed G

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Mar 16, 2020

very good

By Ethar S E

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Dec 18, 2018

Amazing!!

By María J S J

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Dec 8, 2017

muy bueno

By Aziel N

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Mar 7, 2016

muy facil

By SNEHA M

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Aug 24, 2021

hhelpful

By Catherine S

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Jun 2, 2016

Super!

By Larissa A d L

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Jun 21, 2020

Good!

By Kateřina L

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Nov 13, 2017

great

By ADNAN A

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Jul 25, 2024

Good