Exercise and Activity

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    Health Care Ed

    Overview

    Exercise and activity are essential components of maintaining physical and mental well-being in healthcare settings. This course provides healthcare assistants and caregivers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to promote mobility, prevent complications, and support patients in maintaining their highest level of independence.

    Being active helps preserve muscle strength, joint flexibility, circulation, and overall health. However, illness, injury, surgery, and aging can limit activity and lead to weakness. Prolonged inactivity can result in deconditioning, which is the loss of muscle strength and function.

    This course explores the effects of immobility and the importance of preventing complications associated with bedrest, such as pressure ulcers, blood clots, and pneumonia. Learners will understand how proper positioning, range-of-motion exercises, and supportive devices contribute to patient care.

    The course also covers different types of exercises, including active, passive, and active-assistive range-of-motion exercises, as well as safe ambulation techniques. Learners will be introduced to mobility aids such as canes, walkers, crutches, and braces, and how to use them safely.

    By the end of this course, learners will be equipped with the skills to assist patients with movement, promote independence, and ensure safety during physical activity and mobility tasks.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
    • Explain the importance of exercise and activity in maintaining physical and mental health.
    • Identify the effects of immobility and bedrest, including potential complications.
    • Demonstrate different types of range-of-motion exercises, including active, passive, and assistive methods.
    • Apply safe ambulation techniques, including the use of gait belts and mobility aids.
    • Promote patient independence and safety during movement and activity.

    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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