Mobility and Ambulation Assistance in Nursing

• Relate the basic structure of the musculoskeletal system to its functional movements
• Apply environmental safety practices and the safe use of equipment in the prevention of fall.
• Provide safety measures in terms of patients' assessment and appropriate interventions in performing safe handling
• Perform assessment and apply appropriate and safe techniques in lifting, transferring, and repositioning of stable patients in accordance to organisational standards and policies

What You'll Learn

The module aims to equip the learner with knowledge and skills to assist in ambulation, mobilisation, positioning, and transfer of stable patients in accordance to the organisational guidelines and workplace safety and health procedures.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Language and literacy proficiency level: Proficient in English Language

Target age group: Minimum 17 years of age

Prerequisite skills and knowledge: No prior healthcare skills and knowledge required

Required years of experience in relevant domain: No prior healthcare skills and knowledge required

Minimum education level: Not required – as long proficient in English Language

Other relevant details on entry requirements: NIL