Patient Care: Safe Handling – Training Course

Protect Caregivers. Improve Patient Safety. Reduce Injury Risk.

This essential Patient Care: Safe Handling Training Course helps healthcare workers understand the risks associated with patient handling and how to safely move and transfer patients.

In just 15 minutes, learners gain practical knowledge on hazard recognition, safe patient handling (SPH) programs, and proper transfer techniques to reduce injuries and improve care outcomes.

What You’ll Learn

• Identify patient handling hazards and risk factors
• Understand the importance of safe patient handling (SPH) programs
• Debunk common myths about manual lifting and equipment use
• Learn how to implement an SPH program in the workplace
• Apply safe patient transfer techniques and movement strategies
• Reduce risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and workplace injuries

Course Overview

Patient handling is one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in healthcare. Repetitive lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients can lead to serious musculoskeletal disorders, strains, and lost work time.

This course provides a practical approach to reducing injury risk through proper techniques and structured SPH programs. Learners will explore common hazards, understand why manual lifting alone is not sufficient, and learn how mechanical lift equipment and standardized procedures improve safety.

The training also explains how to establish or strengthen a Safe Patient Handling (SPH) program, including policies, equipment use, and staff training. In addition, learners will review common patient transfer techniques and movement algorithms to ensure safe and effective care.

By focusing on both employee safety and patient well-being, this course helps organizations create safer healthcare environments and reduce costly injuries.

Who This Course Is For

• Nurses and nursing assistants
• Healthcare workers and caregivers
• Hospital and long-term care staff
• Safety and compliance teams
• Healthcare administrators

Key Benefits

• Short, focused training (15 minutes)
• Reduces risk of workplace injuries and MSDs
• Supports OSHA General Duty Clause compliance
• Improves patient and caregiver safety
• Provides practical, real-world techniques

Course Details

• Length: 15 minutes
• Format: MP4 video file
• Languages: English, Spanish & French (closed captions available)
• Produced: 2024
• Video Streaming Delivery Options:
  • Upload to your internal LMS
  • Access via hosted platform

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is licensing calculated?
Licensing is based on the total number of learners who will access the course during the license period.

Can I train more than 250 employees?
Yes. We offer enterprise licensing options for larger organizations and multi-location businesses.

Can we use our own LMS?
Yes. Courses are available in SCORM-compatible formats and can be deployed through most learning management systems.

Do you offer multi-course discounts?
Yes. Organizations licensing multiple courses may qualify for discounted workforce training packages.

Do you offer custom pricing?
Yes. We can create customized pricing solutions for enterprise organizations, multi-course licensing programs, annual training initiatives, and large workforce deployments. Contact us for custom pricing tailored to your organization.