Course Details: This training will teach you how to move to and from your wheelchair and help you to prevent wear and tear on your body. It is designed for manual and power wheelchair users and anyone interested in learning about a three-phase technique for safe wheelchair transfers.
Duration: Estimated completion time is 50-60 minutes. You can start and stop this training as you go, so that you can review it at times when convenient for you.
In addition, check out our infographics on wheelchair maintenance and safe wheelchair transfers below:
Safe Independent Manual Wheelchair Transfers This infographic teaches how to transfer in and out of a manual wheelchair safely in three simple steps. Learning how to transfer correctly can protect the user’s arms and shoulders. To view the infographic, click here. For more information about how to transfer safely, see MSKTC’s factsheet on Safe Transfer Technique.
Safe Independent Power Wheelchair Transfers This infographic teaches how to transfer in and out of a power wheelchair safely in three simple steps. Learning how to transfer correctly can protect the user’s arms and shoulders. To view the infographic, click here. For more information about how to transfer safely, see MSKTC’s factsheet on Safe Transfer Technique.
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