Safe patient handling is part of the daily routine for many healthcare and social services professionals. When performed incorrectly, patient transfers and repositioning can result in serious injuries for both caregivers and patients.
The PDSP (Safe Patient Handling and Movement Principles) training teaches evidence-based techniques for safely moving, transferring, and repositioning patients while promoting their comfort, dignity, and independence.
Recognized as the standard approach in healthcare settings, this training also helps prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), one of the leading causes of workplace injuries among healthcare professionals.
What You’ll Learn
During this course, you will learn:
- Principles of body mechanics and safe working posture;
- How to assess a patient’s ability to participate in a transfer;
- Safe patient transfer techniques (bed to chair, wheelchair, toilet, etc.);
- Safe repositioning and patient lifting techniques;
- Proper use of patient handling equipment, including patient lifts, transfer belts, sliding boards, and other mobility aids;
- Strategies to reduce the risk of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs);
- Best practices to ensure the safety of both healthcare workers and patients.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Patient Care Attendants (Orderlies);
- Registered Nurses (RNs);
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs);
- Occupational Therapists;
- Physiotherapists;
- Home Care Workers;
- Healthcare professionals working in long-term care facilities, hospitals, private seniors’ residences, intermediate resources, and other healthcare settings.
