Course Overview

Mobility and ambulating is the essence of an individuals independence. Here, we will explore what ambulating and transferring is, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to support your clients whilst prioritising safety for both them and yourself. Gain the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care.

Topics

• What is ambulating and transferring?
• Safety considerations when assisting with ambulation and transferring
• Bed mobility manoeuvers such as turning a client over and side-lying to sit
• Providing assistance to stand and walk
• Hoist lifting considerations

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the risks associated with manual handling and know how to keep yourself safe when assisting with ambulating and transferring.
• Know how to correctly perform bed mobility and transfer techniques.
• Know how to assist a client to sit, stand and ambulate.
• Understand the basics of using hoist lifting devices.

Target Audience

All care staff who assist a client with mobility, ambulating and transferring.

Disclosure

No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.

Educators

Presented by

Ausmed View profile

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Peer reviewed by

Gauri Godbole View profile