Skill of the Week: Accurate Vital Signs Measurement. As we celebrate Medical Assistant Week, our students are strengthening their essential skills — mastering both manual and digital techniques to take accurate readings for blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration. Why does it matter? Because vital signs are often the first clue to changes in a patient’s health. Quality care starts here. . . #skilloftheweek #vitalsigns #medicalassisting #medicalassistant #medicalassistantweek #learnin