Certification Course · 5 Modules

Mobility Assistance

Move. Transfer. Protect.
5
Modules
25
Lessons
~2.5
Hours
1
Certificate
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Course Modules

5 Modules, 25 Lessons

1

Body Mechanics and Injury Prevention

The science of safe movement — posture, stance, lifting principles, back protection, and injury prevention systems that protect your career.

Why body mechanics matterPosture and stanceLifting principlesProtecting your backCaregiver injury prevention
5 lessons~30 min
2

Transfers and Repositioning

Every transfer type mastered — bed to chair, toileting, car transfers, and repositioning — with the technique that prevents falls and caregiver injury.

Transfer principlesBed to chairChair to toiletCar transfersRepositioning in bed
5 lessons~30 min
3

Ambulation Assistance

Walking as therapy — positioning, gait belt mastery, stairs and ramps, assistive device guidance, and knowing when to stop.

Walking assistance basicsGait beltsStairs and rampsAssistive devicesWhen to stop and rest
5 lessons~30 min
4

Wheelchair Management

Equipment checks, propelling technique, pressure injury prevention, transfers, and community mobility for full-life participation.

Parts and safety checksPropelling and positioningPressure injury preventionWheelchair transfersCommunity mobility
5 lessons~30 min
5

Special Populations

Adapted techniques for post-surgical clients, stroke and hemiplegia, Parkinson's gait, bariatric care, and expert mobility documentation.

Post-surgical mobilityStroke and hemiplegiaParkinson's gaitBariatric careDocumentation
5 lessons~30 min
Skills You Will Build

What You Will Know

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Body Mechanics Mastery

The science behind every safe movement — protecting your back through an entire career.

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Transfer Technique

Every major transfer type — bed, chair, toilet, car — executed safely and consistently.

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Ambulation Leadership

Walking as therapy — turning every supervised walk into a recovery opportunity.

Wheelchair Expertise

Equipment, positioning, pressure prevention, and community mobility — full wheelchair competency.

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Special Population Adaptations

Parkinson's, stroke, post-surgical, bariatric — adapted techniques for complex clients.

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Clinical Documentation

Standardized mobility language that communicates your observations to the full care team.

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Mobility Assistance Certificate

Complete all 5 modules and earn your Mobility Assistance certification — a verifiable credential demonstrating expert-level mobility care competency.

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