A Therapist’s Guide to Bariatric Manual Handling

Obesity is all too common in the U.S. A survey conducted by the CDC in 2018 revealed the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4% from 1999–2018. During the same time, the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%.

Healthcare workers experience one of the highest rates of musculoskeletal disorders worldwide, with 46% of nursing assistants reporting hurting themselves while lifting, moving, or helping a patient, and 40% were back injuries. This includes the staff working in hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency services who are required to handle and move bariatri
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Common manual handling tasks include lifting, turning, repositioning patients, bathing patients, standing or transferring patients, and changing dressings. When the patient’s weight is unevenly distributed, or the patient is uncooperative or loses their balance, conventional manual handling practices can easily result in injury to the clinician.

This course addresses different manual handling techniques, considerations, and safety for patient transfers for everyone involved. This aids in staff retention, reduces workplace injuries and prolongs a clinician’s career in their chosen field of healthcare. Less...

Learning Objectives

  • Identify risks, environment assessment and patient assessment tools.
  • Apply bariatric handling algorithms to everyday transfers.
  • Determine best transfer techniques and options.
  • Differentiate between safe and unsafe transfers to both the staff and the patient.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Nurses. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, RN)

Learning Levels

  • Intermediate

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM EDT - 12:15 PM EDT

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EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Agenda

9:00am - 10:30am Introduction, risk, assessments, patient tools and bariatric handling algorithms

10:30 am - 10:45am Break

10:45am - 12:05pm Transfer techniques, staff/patient transfer differentiation

12:05pm - 12:15pm Q&A, conclusion

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy
CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 76994TX
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
The Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners does not approve or preapprove continuing education activities. Please make sure to check the OT rules to verify and ensure you have met the requirements and that the activity falls under one of the categories of education in §367.2. Licensees are responsible for choosing CE that meets requirements as per Chapter 367.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number 23S0507
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number: CE23-979752
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of occupational therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy based on the approval by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (#50-315).
New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy
CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
This course is approved for 3 contact hours by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Approval 230073
New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 2212-114
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for physical therapy professionals. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

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