This training program applies to healthcare employees whose job requires them to lift patients or heavy objects.  Lifting and moving patients is a large part of the work performed by healthcare workers and results in the profession having one of the highest back injury rates in the nation.

The program covers general back safety information along with healthcare-specific information:

Structure of the back
Common back problems
Proper lifting techniques
How to maintain a healthy back (includes exercises)
Lateral transfers and repositioning
Moving a patient from bed to wheelchair
Moving a patient from wheelchair to bed
If a patient falls...

Materials are available as a kit or separately.  The kit contains:

• Training Video (DVD or VHS)
• Leader's Guide (Video program outline, quiz, answer key, training log, certificate, more information resources)
• Back Safety Powerpoint Presentation
• Back Safety Manual (printable, on CD)