Vital Signs

Vital Signs are crucial measurements that provide essential information about an individual’s basic body functions. Coursera's Vital Signs catalogue teaches you about the core metrics that are used to assess a person’s general physical health, the proper techniques for measuring them, and how to interpret the results. You'll learn about body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure, as well as advanced topics like pain assessment. This knowledge is essential for anyone involved in healthcare, from aspiring medical professionals to those simply interested in understanding more about human health and wellbeing.
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Evaluation, Triage, Clinical Assessment, First Aid, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Vital Signs, Physiology, Anatomy

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Child Health, Childbirth, Airway Management, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Maternal Health, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Patient Transport, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Patient Evaluation, Environment Health And Safety, Health Assessment, Pathology, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Pain Management, Clinical Experience, Patient Preparation, Patient Education And Counseling, Vital Signs, Clinical Monitoring, De-escalation Techniques, Environmental Science, Patient Observation, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Behavior Management, Stress Management, Physiology

  • Universidades Anáhuac

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Physiology, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Vital Signs, Personal Care

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    Skills you'll gain: Oxygen Therapy, Critical Care, Mechanical Ventilation, Airway Management, Personal protective equipment, Respiratory Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Acute Care, Telehealth, Infection Control, Medical Ultrasonography, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Patient Evaluation

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Exercise Science, Vital Signs, Kinesiology, Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

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    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Respiration, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Physiology, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Clinical Practices, Clinical Experience, Patient Communication, Hospital Medicine, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Intravenous Therapy, Anatomy, English Language

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    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Personal protective equipment, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Mechanical Ventilation, Telehealth, Critical Care, Acute Care, Patient Treatment, Clinical Assessment, Oxygen Therapy, Vital Signs, Patient Positioning, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, First Aid, Psychology

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    Skills you'll gain: Airway Management, Personal protective equipment, Oxygen Therapy, Respiratory Care, Telehealth, Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Care, Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP), Diagnostic Tests, Patient Positioning, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Vital Signs, Diagnostic Radiology

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