About the course

This course empowers caregivers with the knowledge and skills to support safe mobility and reduce the risk of falls, two of the most critical concerns in home and facility care settings. Through detailed lessons, practical strategies, and real-world scenarios, caregivers will learn how to assist with transfers, properly use mobility aids like walkers and gait belts, and respond effectively to falls. The course emphasizes safety, communication, and preserving client dignity, making it ideal for both new caregivers and experienced staff completing annual training.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 26 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to the course!

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      Course Introduction

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      Pre-Assessment: Fall Prevention & Safe Mobility Skills for Caregivers

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    Chapter 1: Fall Prevention Strategies

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      Chapter Objectives: Fall Prevention Strategies

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      Lesson 1.1: What Causes Falls?

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      Lesson 1.2: How to Prevent Falls

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      Lesson 1.3: Assistive Devices in Fall Prevention

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      Lesson 1.4: The Importance of Fall Prevention

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      Chapter 1 Quiz: Fall Prevention Strategies

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    Chapter 2: Responding to Falls and Documenting Incidents

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      Chapter Objectives: Responding to Falls and Documenting Incidents

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      Lesson 2.1: What to Do When a Fall Happens

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      Lesson 2.2: How to Document and Report a Fall

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      Lesson 2.3: Why Your Response Impacts Client Outcomes

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      Chapter 2 Quiz: Responding to Falls and Documenting Incidents

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    Chapter 3: Safe Transfers and Body Mechanics

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      Chapter Objectives: Safe Transfers and Body Mechanics

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      Lesson 3.1: What Safe Transfers Require

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      Lesson 3: Why Proper Body Mechanics Matter

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      Chapter 3 Quiz: Safe Transfers and Body Mechanics

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    Chapter 4: Understanding Mobility Aids and When to Use Them

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      Chapter Objectives: Understanding Mobility Aids and When to Use Them

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      Lesson 4.1: What Are Mobility Aids and Who Needs Them?

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      Lesson 4.2: How to Support Clients Using Canes, Walkers, and Wheelchairs

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      Lesson 4.3: When and How to Use Mechanical Lifts

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      Chapter 4 Quiz: Understanding Mobility Aids and When to Use Them

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    Course Completion

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      Scenario: "A Safer Day for Mr. Thompson"

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      Attestation

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      Fall Prevention & Safe Mobility Skills for Caregivers Quiz

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      Course References