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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

JC

Jul 5, 2017

Really enjoyed this course. It was very well taught and I particularly liked the way that it was done within a classroom setting, rather than just the lecturer talking to camera. I also learnt a lot

AN

May 9, 2020

I have learned a lot of things from this course. This course disclosed innumerable mysteries of human body that I didn't know earlier. I really enjoyed this course. Thanks for this wonderful content.

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By Farhana A

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Aug 2, 2020

Very detailed and specific!!

By Tara L

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Dec 7, 2018

Great course and instructor.

By Ahmed K A S

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Aug 19, 2022

It IS Very good and useful

By Facundo M

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Dec 23, 2021

Me Diverti y aprendi mucho

By Emmanuel I

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Oct 4, 2020

Je suis fiere de ce cpours

By Mohamed A A

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Nov 23, 2022

Exceeded My Expectations

By Maria C A

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Aug 27, 2019

It's okay to begin with

By Al-Amin H R

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Oct 16, 2016

it was really helpful.

By Deepaneeta S

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Mar 12, 2016

Very helpful course.

By Sabin

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May 10, 2017

thank you very much

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Mar 20, 2016

it's just too good

By محمد ن ط

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Sep 5, 2024

Very good course

By steph p

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Mar 2, 2022

very good course

By Aarti S

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Aug 21, 2017

very interesting

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By kondro e

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Sep 17, 2024

Très bon cours

By manirafasha a

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Jan 10, 2025

was important

By Tsering L

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May 30, 2017

Great course!

By Md M R

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Apr 25, 2020

Great course

By SYED S

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May 25, 2020

Good course

By Nguyen V H P

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Mar 8, 2019

really good

By Azodo C S

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Feb 27, 2024

Very good

By Mohamed G

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Mar 16, 2020

very good

By Ethar S E

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Dec 18, 2018

Amazing!!

By María J S J

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Dec 8, 2017

muy bueno