Lifting and Moving   (Download PDF)

Course Purpose: This course prepares students to take appropriate action in the workplace and beyond in regards to lifting and moving patients. This course is designed for healthcare providers.

Course Objectives:

• Provide information on the anatomy of the back
• Provide information on the mechanics of proper lifting and moving
• Prepare the student with a background of information on the proper mechanics of lifting and moving patients
• Prepare the student with sufficient information and practice to be able to lift and move patients with minimal body strain.

Course Instructional Materials:

• Handouts
• Power Point presentation with projector
• 1lb, 5lb, and 25lb weights

Instructors:
SETA back safety instructor, with student to instructor ratio not to exceed 8:1

Course Handouts: PowerPoint overview packet and other pertinent instructor
created handouts

Participation Evaluation: Written evaluations from students regarding the effectiveness of the trainer, the training and the visual aids.

Written Exam: No
Practical Exam: Yes with participation only as requirement to pass course
Certification: SETA “certificate of completion”