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Vital Signs Courses

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.

Popular Vital Signs Courses and Certifications


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    Niel Asher Education

    Integrated Pelvic Floor Health and Function

    Skills you'll gain: Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Assessment, Exercise Therapy, Patient Education and Support, Athletic Training, Respiration, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation & Breathwork, Patient Communication, Mindfulness, Mental Health Therapies

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Postpartum Care, Child Health, Working With Children, Child Development, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Caregiving, Family Support, Stress Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    229 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Life, Health and Radiation

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiography, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Safety Standards, Dental Radiography, electromagnetics, Physics, Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychological First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, First Aid, Patient Assistance, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    20K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Demography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Dashboard Customization with Jenkins: Track Health Metrics

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Continuous Deployment, Dashboard Creation, Devops Tools, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Identity and Access Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient-centered Care, Coaching, Health Promotion, Motivational Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Behavior Management, Adaptability, Communication, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Preventative Care, Personal Care, Community Health, Self-Awareness, Health Education, Culture, Health Promotion, Habit Formation, Accident Prevention, Productivity, Health Technology, Physiology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Pathology, Medical Records, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Physiology, Diagnostic Tests, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Visualize Healthcare Data: Build & Critique Dashboards

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Heat Maps, Scatter Plots

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Safety Assurance, Patient-centered Care, Safety Training, Accident Prevention, Collaboration, Safety Standards, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Risk Management, Accountability Frameworks, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    455 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Medical Assisting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Asepsis, Pathology, Hand Hygiene, Sterile Procedure, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical History Documentation, Diagnostic Tests, Safety Standards, Physiology, Patient Communication, Infectious Diseases

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular vital signs courses

  • Integrated Pelvic Floor Health and Function: Niel Asher Education
  • Guidance to Keep Newborn Babies Safe and Healthy: University of Colorado System
  • Life, Health and Radiation: The University of Sydney
  • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Dashboard Customization with Jenkins: Track Health Metrics: Coursera
  • Foundation for Health and Wellness Coaching: American Council on Exercise
  • Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Visualize Healthcare Data: Build & Critique Dashboards: Coursera

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