Body Mechanics

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    Health Care Ed

    Overview

    Safe body mechanics are essential skills for healthcare professionals responsible for assisting patients with movement, transfers, and positioning. Improper lifting and positioning techniques are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries among healthcare workers and can also place patients at risk for discomfort, falls, and complications.

    This course provides practical, real-world guidance on how to use proper body alignment, balance, and movement techniques to safely perform daily care activities. Learners will explore safe handling practices, ergonomics, positioning techniques, and injury prevention strategies that promote both caregiver safety and patient well-being.

    Through structured instruction and clinical examples, participants will gain the knowledge needed to reduce physical strain, prevent musculoskeletal injuries, and deliver safe, effective patient care.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
    • Define body mechanics and explain why proper technique prevents injury
    • Apply principles of posture, balance, and base of support during patient care
    • Apply principles of posture, balance, and base of support during patient care
    • Demonstrate safe patient positioning techniques for comfort and circulation
    • Recognize proper transfer and movement safety procedures

    Course contents

    Author

    Health Care Ed
    Registered Nurse and healthcare educator dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals through practical, compliance-focused continuing education designed to improve patient care and professional confidence.

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