Safe Handling & Mobility

The learner is introduced to the principles of body movement and safety to be followed during the performance of all direct and indirect assistance activities in the classroom, lab, and placement settings. The learner will acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure personal safety and that of the person when assisting with positioning and transferring. The learning of this course aligns and integrates with PACE.

• Time 48 hours

• 18 hours theory 

• 30 hours lab