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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....

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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 Daniel S

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Jul 13, 2016

Absolutely LOVE THIS! AMAZING

By ELIANA P E D

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Nov 17, 2024

Buen curso, muy claro todo.

By Ikwuegbu C

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Oct 13, 2024

I AM GLAD I TOOK THIS COURSE

By Ma. C M P

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Jul 8, 2021

I gain alot of knowledge....

By Evelyn A

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May 2, 2020

loved learning something new

By Bartlomiej C

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Apr 16, 2017

Powerful dose of knowledge !

By meysam g

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Mar 27, 2023

thanks for this nice course

By Eric L

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Jul 4, 2022

One of the best professors!

By Ganaa

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May 20, 2022

very helpful course; thanks

By DW D

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Jan 25, 2021

Well written and presented.

By Matheus F

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Jul 24, 2020

Obrigado pela oportunidade!

By Boroumand Z

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Jun 14, 2020

outstanding way of teaching

By francisco j M

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Mar 1, 2020

Excellent in every aspects!

By Suooda F

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Sep 14, 2017

Awesome course :) thank you

By Alvaro

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Jun 27, 2017

muy buen curso, recomendado

By Ernesto C

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Jun 21, 2017

Well understood! Thank you!

By JULIA C Y

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Nov 4, 2024

I learned a lot, thank you

By Alban N

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May 3, 2023

Merci pour cette formation

By Shaima M A

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Mar 18, 2022

It Was Perfect Experiment

By JAN A

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Oct 4, 2021

the course was very useful

By Ammara S

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Feb 9, 2021

A good piece of knowledge.

By Pamela W

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Sep 6, 2020

The professor was amazing.

By Rosann M

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Aug 27, 2019

Excellent

Great information

By Alexandra T B

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May 27, 2017

Great introductory course!