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 Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Physiology, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Immunology
★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Blood Pressure, Immunology, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Oncology
★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Council on Exercise
Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Chronic Diseases, Stress Management, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Social Determinants Of Health, Personal Care, Patient-centered Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, 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
★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Immersify
Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, Physiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Immunology, Biology, Pathology, Health Assessment
★ 4.1 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Scientific Methods, Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physical Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Urology, Pathology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biology
★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Observation, Respiratory Care, Patient-centered Care, Respiration, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Process, Nursing Care, Nursing Practices, Nursing, Communication, Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Education And Counseling, Infection Control, Health Care, Patient Evaluation
★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management
★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Lifelong Learning
★ 4.7 (175) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Postpartum Care, Infant Care, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Assessment, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Clinical Monitoring, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Laboratory Testing, Hematology, Communication Disorders, Infectious Diseases
★ 4.8 (633) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

MedCerts
Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Trauma Care
★ 4.8 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Clinical Practices, Medical Terminology
★ 4.8 (36) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months