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Moving and Transferring Patients
This course describes the proper techniques for moving and transferring patients in a healthcare setting. By using these techniques, unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) help avoid injuring themselves as well as patients. The first lesson describes some of the basic principles for lifting and moving patients. The second lesson provides step-by-step instructions on how to move and position a patient who is in a hospital bed. The third lesson describes methods for transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair or stretcher, moving a patient on and off a toilet, and helping a patient get into and out of a car. (68 minutes)
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Proper Body Mechanics and Positioning the Patient
Patients often require assistance when moving between beds and chairs or stretchers. Some patients require total care and may need help lifting or positioning themselves for treatment. They may also need to be lifted in and out of bed. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) must understand how to use proper body positions and movements to prevent injury to themselves when moving or lifting patients. This course describes proper body mechanics and ways to prevent back injuries when working with patients. It also describes common bed positions for patients with various health problems and how to prevent complications related to bed position. (35 minutes)
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