SHS245 Safe Patient Transfer and Positioning

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit
Information About Course

Information
Goal, Content & Resources
Course Learning Outcomes
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Week Plan
Student Workload - ECTS

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code SHS245
Name Safe Patient Transfer and Positioning
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Hilal IŞIK
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this lecture is to teach students safe patient transfer and correct positioning techniques, to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare staff, and to instil preventive approaches to musculoskeletal injuries.

Course Content

This lecture covers the fundamental principles of safe patient transfer, biomechanics and body mechanics, patient assessment, basic and advanced transfer techniques, transfer approaches for different patient groups (neurological, orthopaedic, intensive care), patient positioning methods, the use of assistive devices, patient transport techniques in emergency situations, and clinical ergonomics.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites

Resources

Wood, J. (2012). The Illustrated Guide to Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Family & Community Health, 35(2), 184-185.

Notes

Lecture notes and presentations


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the basic principles of safe patient transfer
LO02 Applies the principles of body mechanics and biomechanics
LO03 Conducts a pre-transfer patient assessment
LO04 Applies basic transfer techniques correctly
LO05 Selects the appropriate transfer methods for different patient groups
LO06 Applies patient positioning techniques
LO07 Uses auxiliary transfer equipment correctly
LO08 Applies safe patient transport methods in emergency situations
LO09 As a healthcare worker, it reduces ergonomic risks
LO10 It assesses patient and staff safety together


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Examines the basis and kinesiology of normal human structure and function 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic concepts and principles used in the field of medical terminology and physiotherapy
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the basic physics and biophysics concepts required for physiotherapy applications.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognizes the devices, tools and equipment used in the field of physiotherapy and explains their basic working principles.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists patient protection methods and treatment methods related to field.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares the patient, orthoses and assistive devices before physiotherapy application
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists basic assessment methods used in physical therapist assisstant applications
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Distinguishes reading and evaluating the treatment plan given by the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist before the patient is admitted to physiotherapy.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the treatment program recommended by the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician to the patients under the supervision of the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician or physiotherapist.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Assists in the implementation of basic exercises used in physiotherapy under the supervision of a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician 2
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies hot-cold applications and electrotherapy modalities used in physiotherapy under the supervision of a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician or physiotherapist.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Prepares treatment devices before physiotherapy program
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Perform the calibration and maintenance of the devices regularly
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes informed about critical situations and, when necessary, reports the results to the relevant physical medicine and rehabilitation physician as soon as possible
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği After graduation, he/she will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he/she has learned with his/her own knowledge
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Communicates effectively with patients and health care workers with professional ethical responsibility
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to use basic computer program and information technologies to follow developments in at least one foreign language
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes precautions regarding health and safety in the work environment and provides first aid in case of injuries. 2
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Monitors professional technological developments


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the course, concepts of patient safety and staff safety Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Principles of biomechanics and body mechanics Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare workers Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma
4 Pre-transfer patient assessment (risk analysis) Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
5 Introduction to patient positioning, basic principles, patient positioning Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 In-bed mobilisation techniques Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Bed-to-chair transfers Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Standing transfer and walking techniques Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Transfer and positioning of neurological patients Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Transfer of orthopaedic and trauma patients Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Patient positioning in intensive care and anaesthesia patients Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
13 Patient transport in emergencies Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Supporting materials, case analysis Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 General revision Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reading source lecture notes and lecture slides Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 02:18