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Persona: OT/PT assistants — safe handling + home program adherence support (stroke)
Assistant-focused learning module: safe handling principles, shoulder protection, fall prevention, documentation, and coaching strategies that improve home program adherence without blame.
ClinicianClinicianIntermediate20 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — follow supervising therapist plans and local safety protocols.
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Stop and escalate immediately for chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, suspected fracture after a fall, or new stroke-like symptoms during handling or exercise. Follow local emergency protocol and document last known well time if stroke suspected.
Key takeaways
- Apply safe handling principles (shoulder/traction avoidance)
- Identify fall-risk situations during mobility training
- Coach home program adherence using behavior supports
- Document objective progress and red flags
Safe handling
- Protect hemiplegic shoulder
- Avoid traction
- Positioning concepts
Fall prevention
- Environment scan
- Guarding basics (concept)
- Escalate dizziness/orthostasis
Adherence coaching
- Routines
- Small dose practice
- Caregiver involvement
Red flags
- New neuro deficits
- Chest symptoms
- Severe pain
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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