Preventing Back Injuries for Caregivers
Preventing Back Injuries for Caregivers” teaches practical, everyday ways to protect the spine. Caregivers will learn how the back works, why injuries happen, and how to move safely when supporting clients with mobility or personal-care needs. Through demonstrations, examples, and reflection prompts, learners will practice safer ways to lift, bend, push, pull, and turn. The course emphasizes teamwork, appropriate use of assistive equipment, and safe work practices that support injury prevention in British Columbia’s home and community care settings.
30 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Describe how the spine and muscles support movement.
- Identify common causes and symptoms of back injury.
- Apply correct body mechanics during caregiving tasks.
- Demonstrate safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning techniques.
- Use assistive devices and teamwork effectively.
- Practice daily habits that prevent strain and maintain back health.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
