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 Distinguish the anatomical and physiological structure of people and explain the relationship between organ systems and anesthesia applications. 1
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define basic hemodynamic parameters in the body during anesthesia application and fluid replacement, blood and blood products transfusion.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognizes the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intensive care and most common diseases in reanimation.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal List the steps related to the operating mechanism and care of the anesthesia device.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain monitoring methods.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the monitoring parameters of a patient during and after anesthesia and explain the complications.
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans drugs and materials to be used before, during and after anesthesia in accordance with clinical protocols.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the steps of anesthesia method to be applied.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Implements the rules of sterilization, disinfection and hygiene.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Prepares the patients as desired in the anesthesia outpatient clinic.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies basic monitoring methods, prepares advanced monitoring equipments.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Anesthesia method to be applied according to the steps, as requested by the physician and the patient prepares and implements. 5
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It performs the calibration and maintenance of the anesthesia devices regularly and ensures that they work in the most efficient way.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal During general and regional anesthesia application and follow-up of the patient alone, the anesthesia depth and vital parameters are continuously monitored
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Complications of anesthetic drugs and quickly informs the physician.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği After graduation, the student will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he has learned with his knowledge.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to communicate effectively with patients and health workers with professional and ethical responsibility.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Use at least one foreign language to follow developments in the field.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes measures related to health and safety in the work environment and makes the first intervention. 3


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: 28.04.2026 04:06