Sitting a Person on the Side of the Bed

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This toolbox session discusses one common high-risk method to sit people up on the side of the bed to illustrate the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The course then trains on 3 safe methods carers can use to sit people up on the side of the bed.

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this course, learners will:

  1. Learn about a high-risk method which is commonly used to help a person sit up on the side of the bed.
  2. Learn about 3 safe methods that carers can use to help a person sit up on the side of the bed when they can assist.
  3. Learn how to use aids to assist such as bed sticks, and the electric backrests of the bed to help a person sit up on the side of the bed.

Course length: 4 mins (3-minute animated and subtitled video + 3 Q&A short answer assessment)

  • Certificate of completion
  • In-depth Reporting
  • Facilitator’s Guide including video transcript and Assessment Q&A’s
  • Optional pass rate

Available in English (Australian).

This course is suitable for use in Australia, the UK, Europe, the US, and all countries that adhere to OSHA and HSE requirements.

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