Title: Transfer Activities
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 3

Introduction

Module 3 introduces the concepts and techniques used in various situations when it becomes necessary to move a patient from one surface to another. We will be discussing the various types of transfers and how to perform them safely and effectively as well as how to teach others, including patients and caregivers to perform transfers safely and correctly. In addition, bed mobility activities will be introduced and incorporated into transfers with emphasis on promoting functional independence for patients. Conditions that require special considerations or precautions during transfers will be discussed. This includes, but is not limited to total hip replacement and spinal cord injury.

Objectives

In this module students will:

- Review concepts and principles of transfer activities
- Review concepts and principles of bed mobility activities
- Discuss the various types of transfers and how to perform them safely and effectively as well as how to teach others, including patients and caregivers to perform transfers safely and correctly
- Practice the various transfer techniques in guided patient scenarios
- Delineate between the different transfer methods and the determine the appropriate technique for safe and effective interaction with patients
- Practice bed mobility activities in guided patient scenarios
- Practice teaching other health care providers, patients, and families to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities
- Practice interacting with patient and families in a manner which provides the desired psychosocial support
- Begin to understand the importance of safety awareness in patient interactions

Readings and Resources

Chapter 8 Transfer Activities

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Assignments

- Complete readings
- Review the posted lecture materials
- Post and reply to Discussion 3
- Complete Lab Activities 3
- Submit SOAP Note Assignment 1: Transfers
- Complete and submit Quiz 3