Skill Exercise

Safe Transfers & Body Mechanics

Gait belts, wheelchairs, lifts, and fall prevention during mobility.

Team lifts and equipment

Follow care plan staffing for transfers and use mechanical lifts only when trained.1 Lock wheelchair brakes and use body mechanics to protect yourself and the resident.

Practice this skill

Apply what you read with a hands-on Safe Transfers & Mobility drill — instant feedback on every scenario.

Sources

Educational summaries citing official U.S. government websites. Always follow your local protocols and scope of practice.

  1. [1] OSHA — Safe Patient Handling — www.osha.gov