Course: Body Mechanics and Safe Lifting Techniques for Special Education

Training Time: 60 minutes
Delivery: Online Video - 22 lessons
Continuing Education Credits: PA Compliant
Closed Caption: Text Equivalent
Price: Contact Administrator (admin@therabilities.com)

Overview

The course will cover:


Working with students with special needs requires many educational professionals to assist with lifts and/or transfers.  This online course, Body Mechanics and Safe Lifting Techniques for Special Education​,  explains and demonstrates safe lifting techniques for you and your students.

The course will cover:


• Why is Safe Lifting Important?
• Anatomy of the Back
• Common Back Problems
• Types of Back Injuries
• Planning the Lift
• Plan Lift – Student
• Plan Lift – Caregiver
• Plan Lift – Environment
• Weight Limits
• Safe Lifting Guidelines
• Demonstration of Lifts
• Mechanical Lifts
• Stretching
• Lifestyle

Special Step-by-Step Video Explanations and Demonstrations…

• Two Person Lifts
• Stand, Pivot, Transfer Lifts
• Lift from Floor – From Knees
• Lift with Support Surface
• Lift with No Support Surface