Course: Body Mechanics and Safe Lifting Techniques in Education
Using safe and healthy body mechanics during any lifts or transfers.
Overview

Training Time: 60 minutes
Delivery: Online Video – 22 lessons
Continuing Education Credits: PA Compliant
Closed Caption: Text Equivalent
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
Register for Course
Use this form to register for the course. We will follow up your registration with a phone call to collect your credit card information and provide a course access link.