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— COURSE DESCRIPTION
Safe Patient Handling
The manual lifting, moving, and repositioning of patients represents the single greatest risk factor for overexertion injuries among healthcare workers. Nurses, nursing assistants, physical therapists, emergency medical personnel, and other direct care providers face daily exposure to forceful exertions, awkward postures, and repetitive motions that cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, healthcare workers suffer MSDs at rates significantly higher than workers in construction and manufacturing, with nursing assistants experiencing the highest rates of back injuries among all occupations. These injuries lead to chronic pain, disability, lost workdays, workers’ compensation claims exceeding $20 billion annually, and high staff turnover that disrupts patient care.
This course informs healthcare workers on safe handling and lifting techniques to reduce and prevent injuries to both workers and patients. Employees learn evidence-based patient handling strategies including proper use of mechanical lift equipment, lateral transfer devices, and positioning aids. The course is updated with the VHA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Algorithms (2014 revision) and the NAON Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Algorithms for the Adult Orthopaedic Patient, both available as downloadable training resources for learners.
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— COURSE DETAILS
- Define ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs.
- Identify patient-handling risk factors and ways to reduce them.
- Explain the importance of job planning.
- Recall techniques for safe patient handling.
- Recall the decision-making process for lifts and transfers.
- Explain the benefits of safe patient handling programs.
- Introduction and Objectives
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Planning a Patient Move
- Lifting and Transferring Techniques
- The Benefits of Safe Patient Handling
- Nurses and Nursing Assistants: Direct care staff performing frequent patient lifts and repositioning
- Physical and Occupational Therapists: Rehabilitation staff assisting patients with mobility and transfers
- Emergency Medical Services: Paramedics and EMTs lifting patients from various locations
- Orthopaedic and Surgical Staff: Personnel handling post-operative patients with mobility restrictions
- Long-Term Care Staff: Nursing home and assisted living workers caring for residents with limited mobility
- Home Health Aides: Home care workers performing patient handling in residential settings
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Smart bookmarking automatically saves progress so learners can pick up exactly where they left off—no rewatching or hunting for their last page.
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Built-in practice that sticks with non-graded knowledge checks, scenarios, and exercises that reinforce key concepts and strengthen retention without pressure.
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— CERTIFICATE & COMPLIANCE
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Upon successful completion, learners receive an official certificate of completion documenting their safe patient handling training for OSHA compliance records, facility safety programs, and state safe patient handling law requirements.
The course includes assessments that verify understanding of ergonomic risk factors, patient assessment procedures, proper equipment use, and safe lifting techniques. Certificates are generated immediately and can be downloaded or printed for employee files and compliance documentation.
Supports Compliance With:
- OSHA ergonomics guidelines
- State safe patient handling laws (11 states with legislation)
- ANA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility standards
- Joint Commission workplace safety standards
- CMS Quality Measures (reducing worker injuries)
- VHA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility program requirements
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