Vital signs courses can help you learn how to measure heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature, along with understanding their significance in patient assessment. You can build skills in interpreting vital sign trends, recognizing abnormal readings, and applying critical thinking in emergency situations. Many courses introduce tools like sphygmomanometers for blood pressure measurement, thermometers for temperature, and pulse oximeters for oxygen saturation, all of that support effective monitoring and patient care.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Insurance, Insurance Policies, Risk Management, Underwriting, Financial Planning, Long Term Care, Asset Protection, Wealth Management, Disabilities, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Studies, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record System, Urology, Anatomy, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Niel Asher Education
Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Biology, Mindfulness, Orthopedics, Athletic Training, Manual Therapy, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Self-Awareness, Spatial Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Physiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Health Disparities, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Nursing Care, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Health Technology, Injury Prevention, Community Health, Health Education, Geriatrics, Coaching, Motivational Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months