Online Course » Proper Body Mechanics and Back Safety

Course Description:
This program teaches home care personnel and family caregivers the principles of body mechanics and the importance of moving correctly in order to avoid injury. Topics include: understanding proper posture, understanding the principles of body mechanics, using proper posture and proper body mechanics when lifting, correct body mechanics during wheelchair transfers, loading and unloading a wheelchair from a vehicle, applying the principles of body mechanics while caregiving and the importance of patience and planning to prevent injury.
Course Objective:

Upon completion of this training, the participant will:

• Understand proper posture
• Understand the principles of body mechanics
• Recognize the importance of proper posture and proper body
mechanics during caregiving activities, especially when lifting

Hours:
0.50
Certificates:
aQuire Training Solutions - view details
Medifecta Healthcare Training - view details

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