PTA 1010 - Patient Handling Techniques

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Description:

This course presents the principles and techniques related to patient handling. You will learn: positioning for a patient in bed and delivering an intervention, manual and mechanical lifting, wheelchair prescription and accessibility, wheelchair transfers, ace wraps, tilt table, vital signs, passive range of motion, body mechanics, aseptic technique, universal precautions and wound care. The application of principles and techniques are taught in classroom laboratory sessions.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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