This course will introduce you to the basic structure and function of the human body. You will study the musculoskeletal system, the cardiopulmonary system, the neurological system, the skeletal system, and the muscular system. You will learn about the different types of muscle tissue, common cardiopulmonary pathologies, and the difference between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. You will also look into massage therapy and range of motion exercises as well as the most common nervous system disorders
You will then study body mechanics and learn the proper turning and positioning of the patient. The course will discuss tips for lifting and methods for transferring. You will also learn what type of patients are at risk for decubitus ulcers which will help you spot problems faster. You will then look into the most commonly used modalities in physical therapy, which includes temperature and sound. You will also learn the benefits of therapeutic exercises
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments in patients who seek physical therapy. This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the therapeutic exercises used to treat lower back pain. You will also learn how to apply correct body mechanics to ensure your safety as well as your patient’s. So why wait? Take this course today and learn how to start helping patients improve their mobility, manage pain and chronic illness, or recover from injury.
Module 1 Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body
• Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body: Learning Outcomes
• Musculoskeletal System
• Cardiopulmonary System
• Neurological System & Neurological Illnesses
• Skeletal & Muscle System
• Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body: Lesson Summary
Module 2 Turning and Positioning the Patient
• Turning and Positioning the Patient: Learning Outcomes
• Introduction to Turning and Positioning the Patient
• Body Mechanics: Lifting
• Transfers: Safely Moving Patients
• Turning and Positioning the Patient: Lesson Summary
Module 3 Therapeutic Exercises, Agents and Modalities
• Therapeutic Exercises, Agents and Modalities: Learning Outcomes
• Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities
• Assisting with Gait Training
• Therapeutic Exercises
• Therapeutic Exercises, Agents and Modalities: Lesson Summary
Course assessment
• Course Assessment: Treatment and Movement of a Patient
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Discuss therapeutic exercises for lower back pain.
• Identify neurological illnesses that physical therapy can help alleviate.
• List the names of different bones in the human body.
• Identify the correct body mechanics for lifting activities.
• Explain the process of getting a patient from a sitting position to a standing position.
• Discuss different methods for transferring a patient to and from chairs, beds, wheelchairs, etc.
• Discuss the what is involved in the different modalities for physical therapy treatments.
• Identify equipment for assisting with gait training.
All LWCH courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an LWCH Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your LWCH Certificate is:
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