Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us

Health care and Pharmaceutical.

About Course

This course introduces you to the basic principles of human physiology and how to interpret vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. You will also learn how to recognize common disorders and emergencies related to vital signs.

Eligibilities

The course is designed for a broad, general audience but will be particularly interesting for individuals working in health care, those considering a career as a health care professional, lay caregivers, those with an interest in personal health and fitness, or anyone who simply wants to understand how the body functions. The eligibility for this course is very flexible and does not require any prior knowledge or experience in anatomy, physiology, or vital signs.