Course curriculum

  • 1

    About this Course: Start here

  • 2

    Introduction

    • Introduction - [Title]

    • Introduction - [Video]

    • Introduction

    • Risks for Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • 3

    Goals of Safe Patient Handling

    • Goals of Safe Patient Handling - [Title]

    • Goals of Safe Patient Handling

    • Ergonomics and Safe Patient Handling - [Title]

    • The Role of Ergonomics and Body Mechanics

    • Principles of Ergonomics and Body Mechanics, Pt. 1

    • Principles of Ergonomics and Body Mechanics, Pt. 2

    • Principles of Ergonomics and Body Mechanics, Pt. 3

  • 4

    Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

    • Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - [Title]

    • Risk Factors Overview - [Video]

    • Risk Factors for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

    • Task-Specific Factors

    • Tasks that May Cause a Work-Related MSD

    • Example: Risks while Repositioning

    • Why do These Tasks Cause MSDs?

    • Environmental Factors

    • Worker-Related Risk Factors

  • 5

    Preventing Workplace MSDs

    • Preventing Workplace MSDs - [Title]

    • Preventing Workplace MSDs - [Video]

    • Preventing Workplace MSDs

    • 1. Proper Training and Ergonomics

    • Requirements for Safe Patient Handling Training

    • 2. Workplace Analysis

    • 3. Documentation

    • 4. Proper Techniques

    • Proper Techniques Scenario: Patient in a Wheelchair

    • U.S. Safe Patient Handling Legislation: a List of States

  • 6

    Course Summary and Quiz

    • Course Summary

    • References

    • Course Quiz

    • Course Evaluation Instructions

    • Evaluation: We value your feedback

    • [Download Your Certificate]