Education for Health Care Workers

Safe Patient Handling Education

The occupation of nursing has been identified as one at high risk for musculoskeletal injuries. While perfect technique alone cannot eliminate all of the risk associated with acts of aggression or unpredictable circumstances, using proper body mechanics can reduce the risk for cumulative injuries to the back and shoulder girdle.

Education may be provided on a topic by topic basis, or as a whole.  Education topics include

• Preparing for Safe Patient Handling
• Pre-Handling Assessment
• Repositioning
• Turning
• Lying to Sitting
• Sit to Stand Transfer
• Walking
• Horizontal Transfer

Education for Support Services

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention

In this session, your staff will how to identify the signs & symptoms of musculoskeletal injury, the risks that cause them, and how to reduce their risk! A must for all employees.

Body Mechanic Basics

A great way to reduce risk to injury, is to ensure that you are using your body in the most efficient way to lift, lower, push and pull! Learn how to use your body the RIGHT way in this seminar.