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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

BR

Sep 29, 2018

Yes, it is very useful to me and I will suggest to my friends to take this course. My sincere Thanks to Connie B. Scanga, PhD, she taken the all lecture clearly and her lecture was easy to understand.

TA

Aug 15, 2018

Great Course ! It provides important information regarding anatomy and physiology of the main systems in our body. The video lectures are very interactive and Dr. Scanga has a great ability to teach.

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By David F W

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Apr 7, 2019

Extremely interesting, well-structured and valuable. Also complimented and expanded prior study of neuroscience.

By Anirban B

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Nov 16, 2017

good basic review of understanding about our body parameters. specially useful for nursing and paramedical staff

By Deleted A

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Feb 4, 2023

This course was really helpful to understand the anatomy and physiology of our body vitals. Thank you so much..

By Ermioni T

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Feb 7, 2022

For anyone who is interested in learning about the human body and ts fuctions this course is defiately for you

By Mary P G

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Sep 19, 2020

Instructor was very easy to understand and she was excellent in explaining different areas and giving examples.

By Mindy L

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Mar 29, 2020

I think this class is extremely helpful and useful, thank you the school and the website to provide this class.

By Anamaria S

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Nov 18, 2018

I love it!!

Dr Scanga, you are AMAZING!!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!

Wishing you all the best!

By Ito A

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Jun 23, 2017

This is a very good introductory course. Hope the school expands this MOOC program to other human body systems!

By Maria D R L C

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Aug 12, 2022

Excelente curso.

Muchas gracias, me ha sido util para hacer un recordatorio y mejorar en aprendizaje obtenido.

By Jennifer A

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Apr 19, 2022

Excellent, precise and consice information. Great delivery and timing by dr Scanga and her team and students.

By March A

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May 11, 2021

Thank your team for this great course. The topic I like most is pain(week 6) and that's why I give five stars.

By Iuliia C

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Oct 24, 2018

Connie B. Scanga is the best lector! Thank yo very much. Also I really appreciate you practice demonstration.

By Isabelle V

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Aug 10, 2017

Very interesting. Learned a lot. Explanations are clear. And the way the course is given is really great! Than

By Leonardo C G

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Jul 23, 2017

Excellent course, have learned a lot from it. I enjoy this kind of course and it's a good choice for everyone.

By Atharva S

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Jan 24, 2023

This course helped me learning a lot of things related to human body and gave knowledge to improve my skills.

By Alebachew K

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Jul 3, 2022

This is a fascinating and interesiting course!!! Especially who want to keep growing in the health industry.

By Shreehari N

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Jan 16, 2021

Very educating and knowledgeful,and explained in very simple way .

Must take this course to explore knowledge.

By Ebenezer A

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Nov 27, 2020

It's good understanding vital sign and this course give you practical insight into understanding vital signs.

By Monica C

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Sep 5, 2020

Great review of vital signs. I especially appreciate the review of the cardiac anatomy and conduction system.

By Martín W

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Jun 27, 2020

Es un muy buen curso, te enseña la anatomia basica y la practica necesaria para enfrentarte a una emergencia.

By Maria L M d S M L

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Jun 24, 2020

O curso é incrivel! adorei! A didática da professora Dr. Connie é muito boa! Vale muito a pena fazer o curso!

By Ahmad A

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Sep 18, 2022

It was very helpful course to learn how body work and meaning of vital sign.

Thanks professor Conne Scanga.

By DANIEL F P N

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Sep 14, 2021

Muy importante aprender y recordar lo importante que son los signos vitales al momento de ver a un paciente.

By Samantha C

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Jan 11, 2021

Dr. Scanga was excellent!!!! You will for sure walk away from this course with more knowledge then you had!!

By Jenna C

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Jun 3, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. It was the perfect amount of detail and Dr. Scanga was an excellent professor.