Supporting Resident Mobility
Certificates
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias Learning’s submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health (LHH), Licensed and Certified Home Health (L&CHH), Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias Learning provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2034651
Course Details
Explain how changes in the musculoskeletal system affect mobility.
Describe the importance of proper body mechanics when assisting with mobility.
Describe the steps used to assist a client with ambulation and transfers.
Identify at least two ways to prevent a decline in mobility.
Define at least five words used when discussing mobility.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Basics of Mobility
Definitions
Review
Summary
Section 3: Musculoskeletal System
Mobility
How the Musculoskeletal System Ages
Walking
Review
Summary
Section 4: Assisting with Mobility
Get to Know Your Client
Transfers
Proper Body Mechanics
Lifting
Transfer Aides
Assisting with Ambulation
Review
Summary
Section 5: Promoting Independence
Encouraging Independence
ROM
Gretchen
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Congratulations!
Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS. Disclosure: Kim Matthews, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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