WSQ Provide Mobility and Ambulation Assistance (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)

About This Course

Learning Outcome 1:
Describe how to prevent accidental falls when lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients.

K1. Environmental factors in relation to prevention of falls
K3. Fall prevention strategies and approaches
K5. Factors affecting mobility and ambulation
A4. Apply precautionary measures to prevent fall incidences

Learning Outcome 2:
Describe body mechanics and health procedures in relation to safe lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients.

K2. Organisational workplace safety and health procedures
K4. Basic structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
K7. Technics in safe lifting, transferring and positioning of patients

Learning Outcome 3
Perform risk and mobility assessment prior to lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients.

K8. Types, functions and use of mobility aids, support and devices
A1. Assess patients for level of assistance required on mobility and ambulation prevention strategies
A2. Assess environments for any obstructions
A5. Check equipment and items required are functioning before patient transfers

Learning Outcome 4
Demonstrate safe lifting, transferring, and positioning of stable patients.

K6. Organisational procedures in safe lifting, transferring and positioning of patients
A3. Support the patients’ use of adaptive devices for safe mobility and ambulation
A6. Perform safe lifting, transferring and positioning of stable patients in accordance with organisational policies.