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Patient Transport

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Health and Wellness

Duration

50h

PRESENTATION

This training focuses on providing knowledge and skills fundamental issues related to the mobilization and immobilization from people in the field of medical and health care services. It is designed to provide professionals with the training necessary to understand, address, and manage effectively address situations in which individuals may have limitations on their mobility due to various medical conditions, disabilities o specific circumstances.

Objectives

  • Understanding the benefits of mobilization.

  • Identify conditions related to immobility.

  • Master mobilization techniques.

  • Assess risks associated with handling.

  • Promote employee safety.

  • Preventing falls in dependent patients.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. IMMOBILIZATION:

  1. Benefits of Mobilization
  2. Epidemiology
  3. Etiology
  4. Consequences of Inaction
  5. Assessment of Mobility Levels

TEACHING UNIT 2. PHYSICAL DISEASES RELATED TO IMMOBILIZATION:

  1. Diseases Related to Immobility That Affect the Musculoskeletal System
  2. Decubitus or Pressure Ulcers
  3. Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia
  4. Muscle atrophy
  5. Joint and Muscle Retractions
  6. Paralysis
  7. Immobility-related diseases that affect the cardiovascular system
  8. Orthostatic Hypotension
  9. Thromboembolism
  10. Diseases related to immobility that affect the nervous system
  11. Immobility-related diseases that affect the respiratory system
  12. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  13. Immobility-related diseases that affect the digestive system
  14. Immobility-related diseases affecting the genitourinary system
  15. Other conditions related to immobility

TEACHING UNIT 3. MOBILIZATION AND IMMOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES:

  1. Anatomical and Physiological Principles of Support and Movement of the Human Body
  2. Anatomical Positions
  3. Mobilization, Transfer, and Gait Techniques
  4. Preparing for the Move
  5. Moving Dependent Individuals
  6. Assistance with Walking
  7. Prevention of Falls and Accidents
  8. Assistive devices for walking, transferring, and mobility for dependent individuals

TEACHING UNIT 4. RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS OF IMPROPER HANDLING:

  1. Risks Associated with the Resident
  2. Risks Associated with Personnel Who Carry Out the Movements
  3. Prevention of Risks Associated with Personnel Performing Movements
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