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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  • Status: Preview

    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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    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Biostatistics, Health Equity, Medical Records, Demography, Vital Signs, Health Policy, Health Information Management, Data Collection

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    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Management, Community Health, Care Management, Chronic Diseases, Medication Administration, Care Coordination, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Program Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Vital Signs

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Biology, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Oncology

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    University of California, Davis

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Emergency Medical Services, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Medical History Documentation, Vital Signs, Neurology, Patient Safety

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Basic Nursing Skills, Caregiving, Chronic Diseases, Basic Patient Care, Family Support, Long Term Care, Nursing Care, Vital Signs, Direct Patient Care, Nursing Homes, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Geriatrics, Patient Education and Support, Dignity in Care, Behavior Management, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Hand Hygiene, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Emergency, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Trauma Care, Patient Evaluation, First Aid, Patient Treatment, Triage, Vital Signs, Psychiatry, Emergency Response, Injury Prevention

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency and Intensive Care, Neurology, Medical Emergency, Acute Care, Triage, Clinical Assessment, Health Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Vital Signs

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Trauma Care, Emergency Medicine, Wound Care, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Triage, Orthopedics, Patient Evaluation, Emergency Response, Pain Management, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment

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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

  • Status: Preview

    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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