Disclaimer
This information on the basics of safe lifting and transfers is intended as
general information only and not medical advice or the opinion of Geisinger clinical staff. If you have any questions or
comments about safe lifting and transfers, please consult the Central PA Health
Care Quality Unit.
Welcome
Welcome to The Basics of Safe Lifting and Transfers!! PLEASE NOTE: If
it has been less than 365 days since you last took this course, you will not
receive credit at this time. Please
check your personal records before proceeding.
Where Information is Located
All information for this course is located on the left side navigation bar. The
"Course Information" link shows you the information that will be
offered throughout the course. The "Course Material" link has all the
lessons about safe lifting and transfers. The "Bibliography" link
shows you a list of references used in this course. The "External
Links" link shows websites for additional information on safe lifting and
transfers.
What Do I Do After I've Completed the Course?
Once you have completed the course material and answered the true and false
questions throughout the course, you may now print your certificate of completion
by clicking the “Continue” button on the last slide of the course material.
This will take you to a page where you need to fill out your personal
information and an optional survey. Once
you have filled out your personal information, there is a button on the bottom
of the screen that says “Show My Certificate”.
Simply click this button and you will be able to print your certificate
by using your web browser’s PRINT button. You can click on the “Return to Main Menu”
button in the left side button bar to go back to the main menu and select
another course. If you do not want to take another course, simply close your
browser window to exit this system.