This training course focuses on providing knowledge and skills fundamental issues relating to the mobilisation and immobilisation from people in the field of medical and healthcare services. It is designed to provide professionals with the necessary training to understand, address and manage effectively address situations in which individuals may have restrictions on their ability to move due to various medical conditions, disabilities o specific circumstances.
Sector-specific
Nursing
50 hours
Moving Patients
Nursing
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the benefits of mobilisation.
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Identify conditions associated with immobilisation.
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Master mobilisation techniques.
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Assess the risks involved in handling.
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To promote staff safety.
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Preventing falls in dependent patients.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. IMMOBISATION:
- Benefits of mobilisation
- Epidemiology
- Aetiology
- Consequences of inaction
- Assessment of mobility levels
TEACHING UNIT 2. PHYSICAL AILMENTS RELATED TO IMMOBILISATION:
- Conditions related to immobility that affect the musculoskeletal system
- Bedsores or pressure ulcers
- Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia
- Muscle atrophy
- Joint and muscle retractions
- Paralysis
- Diseases related to immobility that affect the cardiovascular system
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Thromboembolism
- Conditions related to immobility that affect the nervous system
- Immobility-related conditions affecting the respiratory system
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Conditions related to immobility that affect the digestive system
- Immobility-related conditions affecting the genitourinary system
- Other conditions associated with immobility
TEACHING UNIT 3. MOBILISATION AND IMMOBISATION TECHNIQUES:
- Anatomical and physiological principles of support and movement in the human body
- Anatomical positions
- Mobilisation, transfer and walking techniques
- Preparing for the move
- Moving people who require care
- Support whilst walking
- Prevention of falls and accidents
- Assistive devices for walking, transferring and moving care-dependent people
TEACHING UNIT 4. RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH INCORRECT HANDLING:
- Risks associated with the resident
- Risks associated with staff carrying out patient transfers
- Prevention of risks associated with staff carrying out patient transfers
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