Lifting, Moving, and Positioning of Patients
Date/Time:	Call to schedule
Location:	Call to schedule
Class Price:	$75.00

Note: Prices are in Arubian Florins

Introduction 

One of the most important things that you can do for yourself, your coworkers, and your patients is to learn how to lift and move patients and objects using proper body mechanics.

In this course, you will learn common situations when you may be required to move patients. You will also learn some simple lifting and moving techniques utilizing proper body mechanics.

Objectives

• Describe the characteristics of proper body mechanics.
• Explain the importance of using proper body mechanics.
• Explain the hazards of not using proper body mechanics when lifting and moving patients.
• Explain the importance of active communication during patient lifts and moves.
• Differentiate between a standard move and an emergent move, and state when each
  should be used.
• Identify the common devices used for transporting patients.
• Explain the purpose of the “recovery position,” and state when it should be used.
• Describe the following patient positions, and state when each should be used: Fowler’s,
  semi-Fowler’s, and shock.
• Explain the criteria for using patient restraint.
• Identify various types of patient restraints.
• Explain the technique for the proper restraint of a patient.
• Explain complications associated with restraining a patient.
• Demonstrate the use of proper body mechanics while performing various patient moves.
• Demonstrate the proper technique for standard moves, urgent moves, and emergent moves.
• Demonstrate the proper use of equipment used to transport patients.
• Demonstrate the proper technique for placing a supine patient into the recovery position.
• Demonstrate the proper technique for log-rolling a patient.
• Value the importance of proper body mechanics when participating in simulated
  patient moves and lifts.