Restorative Nursing: Mobility for the CNA

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RNMCNA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Describe three types of restorative mobility programs.
List two barriers to mobility programs in long-term care.
Discuss the safety precautions needed in restorative nursing mobility programs.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Mobility: A Basic Need

An Avoidable Decline

Causes of Immobility

Barriers to Mobility in Long-term Care Facilities

Review

Summary

Section 3: Restorative Programs

Bed Mobility

Gait Belts

Transfer Training

Ambulation Training

Prosthesis Training

Phantom Pain

Review

Summary

Section 4: Safety During Mobility

Proper Use

Devices for Bed Mobility

Using a Cane

Using a Walker

Staff Safety

Fall Prevention

Medical Issues

Weight-Bearing

Documentation

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.