CourseFalls

Transfer safety — bed/chair/toilet rules that prevent falls (Advanced)

Advanced course on transfers: setup rules, pacing, caregiver positioning basics, and red flags that indicate the transfer plan needs re-evaluation

Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced15 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Use a repeatable transfer setup that reduces slips
  • Apply pacing rules during sit-to-stand and pivot transfers
  • Know caregiver safety basics (don’t pull on weak arm)
  • Recognize when a transfer requires reassessment or more assistance

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Most transfer falls can be reduced by setup and pacing.

Question 2

2. A setup step is…

Question 3

3. Red flag is…