How to Instruct a Patient to Get Up After a Fall

Hours: 0.05

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HIPGUAF

This short skill refresher provides step-by-step instructions on how to teach a patient to get up after a fall. The course demonstrates how to teach a patient to determine if they are safe to get up on their own, how to get up using furniture to assist and how to get up if there is no furniture available.

Course Description

This short skill refresher provides step-by-step instructions on how to teach a patient to get up after a fall. The course demonstrates how to teach a patient to determine if they are safe to get up on their own, how to get up using furniture to assist and how to get up if there is no furniture available.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HIPGUAF

Hours: 0.05

Type: Pro-On-The-Go

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Outline:
Section 1: How to Get Up After a Fall

Getting Up From the Floor as Intervention

Without External Support

With External Support

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT

Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.

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Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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How to Instruct a Patient to Get Up After a Fall

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