Safe Patient Handling & Mobility
Course Overview Back injuries from patient lifting are the leading cause of injury in healthcare. Learn proper body mechanics, assistive devices, and safe patient handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. What You Will Learn Risks of manual patient lifting Body …
Overview
Course Overview
Back injuries from patient lifting are the leading cause of injury in healthcare. Learn proper body mechanics, assistive devices, and safe patient handling techniques to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
What You Will Learn
- Risks of manual patient lifting
- Body mechanics and proper posture
- Use of transfer belts, slides sheets, and mechanical lifts
- Safe transfers: bed to chair, toilet, wheelchair
- Repositioning patients in bed
- Assessing patient mobility and fall risk
- Team lifting and communication
Duration
2 hours
Certification
Valid for 2 years.
Curriculum
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