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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification by the University of Pennsylvania is a 3-week online course. This online certification course is designed to provide the study of anatomy and physiology underlying the vital signs, helping learners to build a systematic, integrated understanding of the functions of the human body. The Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification course from the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera also discusses normal ranges and variants, and the mechanisms that cause changes in the objective measurement of vital signs.

The Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification syllabus covers important topics spanning over 3 weeks. The curriculum is designed in a way that provides learners with a deeper understanding of crucial insights into the physiological status of the human body while paving numerous career opportunities in the healthcare field. The Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us online course comes with flexible deadlines so that learners can complete the course at their own pace. 

The Highlights

  • 3 weeks online course
  • 13 hours of total learning
  • Learning from expert faculty
  • Certificate of completion

Programme Offerings

  • 100% online course
  • Self-paced learning
  • Flexibility
  • video lectures
  • Graded Assignments
  • assessments
  • E-certificate.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2436yesPennCoursera

Participants will have to pay the Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification fee of Rs. 2,436. They can also enrol in this online certification course for free with access to all course materials but no certificate.

Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification fee structure

Description

Amount

Total Fee

Rs. 2,436



Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

On successful completion of the Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us training programme, students will get a digital certificate that they can share on their LinkedIn pages, resumes, CVs, or other documents.

What you will learn

Knowledge of anatomy

By pursuing the Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification by the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera, students will:

  • Learn about the physiological status of the human body.
  • Have an integrated understanding of how the body functions.
  • Get exposed to adequate techniques for measuring vital signs in humans.
  • Develop skills in Dolor Assessment, Metabolic Pathways, Vital Signs, and Pain Management.

Who it is for

The Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us training programme is designed for individuals with a keen interest in working in the healthcare system as healthcare professionals, lay caregivers, health officers, and nurses. Those with an interest in personal health and fitness, or anyone who simply wants to learn and understand the functions of the body can also enrol in the course.


Admission Details

The admission process for the Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification by the University of Pennsylvania via Coursera includes the following steps.

Step 1: Visit the official webpage - https://www.coursera.org/learn/vital-signs

Step 2: Register yourself by filling in the details required 

Step 3: Select the option (Purchase Course or Full Course, No Certificate)

Step 4: Get started with the course

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Basic Heart Anatomy
  • Your Beating Heart 
  • ECG Demonstration 
  • Heart Valves, Part 1 
  • Heart Valves, Part 2 
  • Assessing Heart Rate Demonstration
  • Cardiac Cycle, Part 1
  • Cardiac Cycle, Part 2 
  • Assessing Pulse Demonstration 
  • Cardiac Output 
Readings
  • Week 1 Lecture Outline
  • Week 1 In-Video Quizzes
  • Lecture Transcripts (SRT Files)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 1 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to the Blood Vessels
  • Blood Vessel Structure 
  • Blood Circulation 
  • Maintaining Blood Flow 
  • Assessing Blood Pressure Demonstration 
  • Blood Pressure Regulation
Readings
  • Week 2 Lecture Outline
  • Week 2 In-video Quizzes
  • Lecture Transcripts (SRT Files)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 2 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Metabolism
  • Cellular Respiration, Part 1 
  • Cellular Respiration, Part 2 
  • Assessing Metabolic Rate Demonstration 
  • Metabolic Lab Discussion
Readings
  • Week 3 Lecture Outline
  • Week 3 In-video Quizzes
  • Lecture Transcripts (SRT Files)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 3 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Thermoregulation
  • Maintaining Body Temperature 
  • Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
  • Fever
  • Assessing Body Temperature Demonstration 
Readings
  • Week 4 Lecture Outline
  • Week 4 In-video Quizzes
  • Lecture Transcripts (SRT Files)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 4 Quiz

Videos
  • Basic Anatomy of the Respiratory System
  • Anatomy of Ventilation
  • The Mechanics of Breathing
  • Gas Exchange 
  • Regulating Respiration Rate
  • Assessing Respiration Rate Demonstration
  • Regulating Respiration Rate Review 
  • Assessing Breath Sounds Demonstration
Readings
  • Week 5 Lecture Outline
  • Week 5 In-video Quizzes
  • Lecture Transcripts (SRT Files)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 5 Quiz

Videos
  • The Anatomy & Physiology of Pain, Part 1
  • The Anatomy & Physiology of Pain, Part 2
  • The Anatomy & Physiology of Pain, Part 3 
  • Types of Pain 
  • Assessing Pain Demonstration 
  • Social, Cultural & Psychological Influences on Pain 
  • The Treatment of Pain 
  • Wrapping Up Vital Signs 
Readings
  • Week 6 Lecture Outline
  • Week 6 In-video Quizzes
  • Lecture Transcripts (SRT Files)
Practice Exercise
  • Week 6 Quiz

Instructors

Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who are the course instructors?

Connie B. Scanga, PhD, Practice Professor, University of Pennsylvania, is the course instructor.

2: How can I access the Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us classes?

You can access the Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us classes online through video lectures, graded assignments, and other course materials.

3: Can I pursue this online certification course for free?

Yes, you can enrol in this online course for free by selecting the ‘Full Course, No Certificate' option.

4: What will I get if I purchase the Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us certification course?

By purchasing this online certification course, you will be able to access all course materials, including graded assignments. You will also get an e-certificate upon completing the course.

5: Who can all apply for this course?

Individuals working in healthcare, those who are interested in personal health and fitness, or anyone who wants to understand how the body functions can enrol in the course.

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