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.

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Blood Pressure, Mental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavior-Driven Development, Client Support, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, Pathology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Human Factors, Psychology, Human Learning, Physiology, Mental Health, Neurology, Physics, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Experimentation, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Pharmacology, Behavioral Health, Environment, Pathology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health And Wellness Coaching, Blood Pressure, Cardiology, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Stress Management, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Behavioral Management, Care Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Physiology, Stress Management, Research, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Immunology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Endocrinology, Mental Health
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Human Musculoskeletal System, Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Hemodynamics, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Oxygen Therapy, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Nephrology, Orthopedics, Pulmonary Function Testing, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Kinesiology, Interactive Learning
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Physiology, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Pulmonology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Pulmonary Function Testing, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Patient Education And Counseling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Assessment, Preventative Care, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months