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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 Naenae O

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Jan 12, 2021

Hi i did not get my certificate

By Paula B

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Aug 18, 2020

Excelente muy completo. Gracias

By Camil A

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May 3, 2020

Very helpful and informational!

By Mikayla D

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Jan 26, 2019

Very helpful pre nursing degree

By rashedha c

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Oct 22, 2018

very useful for basic learners

By Barbara J

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Sep 18, 2016

Great course. Very informative.

By K A E

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Mar 12, 2016

This is a great course. Thanks!

By Sundari P

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Jul 4, 2025

Very useful in day to day life

By Malak A

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Apr 27, 2025

اريد ان احصل على الشهادة رجاءا

By Gerald P B

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Aug 25, 2023

Clear, thorough and good pace.

By Asma A

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Nov 11, 2022

Amazing course thanks Coursera

By Nsengimana A

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Aug 15, 2022

this course is very important

By Claudia R B

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Apr 17, 2022

excelente curso . MUY COMPLETO

By Chantel G

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Feb 23, 2021

great course am truly grateful

By Kevin K

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Oct 29, 2017

Excellent course very thorough

By Bagudu A B

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Jul 6, 2022

Excellent course presentation

By ash

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Apr 12, 2022

very nice.. thorough and easy

By Kristina L

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Jul 8, 2021

Great course, I learned a lot

By Luna A B

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Sep 4, 2020

Thankssss!!!!! Awesome course

By Isabell G

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Jun 4, 2020

Es una excelenete herramienta

By Paola M G

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Jan 2, 2019

very helpful, I learned a lot

By Maria L

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Dec 13, 2016

Really nice work.Very helpful

By Daniel S

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Jul 13, 2016

Absolutely LOVE THIS! AMAZING

By ELIANA P E D

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Nov 17, 2024

Buen curso, muy claro todo.

By Ikwuegbu C

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Oct 13, 2024

I AM GLAD I TOOK THIS COURSE