This course provides essential guidance on back safety for medical staff, focusing on how to prevent injuries and maintain a healthy spine while performing daily tasks. Participants will learn about the structure of the back, common causes of injuries, and best practices for safe patient handling and movement.
Key Highlights:
- Understanding the anatomy of the spine and how it supports the body.
- Identifying common causes of workplace back injuries, including improper lifting techniques.
- Recognizing the difference between acute and chronic back pain.
- Learning proper posture for standing, sitting, and sleeping to reduce back strain.
- Utilizing safe lifting techniques, including bending at the knees and lifting with the legs.
- Implementing assistive devices and following patient-handling algorithms to minimize injury risk.
- Practicing good body mechanics when transferring patients.
- Incorporating back-friendly habits at work and home, including exercise and proper ergonomics.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to maintain neutral positions to prevent unnecessary stress on your back.
- The importance of using proper lifting techniques and assistive devices to reduce injury risk.
- How to assess patient mobility and apply safe transfer methods.
- Strategies to improve posture and ergonomics in both professional and personal settings.
- The benefits of low-impact exercises in maintaining a strong, pain-free back.
This training equips medical staff with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent back injuries, ensuring a safer and more comfortable work environment.